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Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme
The Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme (EDGE) is a practitioner-led course designed for young, high-performing Singapore Public Service officers in the I&E sector who demonstrate leadership potential and aspire to acquire broader perspectives on the urban development of Singapore.
Last updated 1 March 2025
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Overview
Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme for Middle Management
The Executive Development & Growth Exchange Programme (EDGE) is a practitioner-led course designed for young, high-performing Singapore Public Service officers in the I&E sector who demonstrate leadership potential and aspire to acquire broader perspectives on the urban development of Singapore.
24th EDGE visiting the Yio Chu Kang Pilot Project for Dementia-friendly neighbourhoods
23rd EDGE on a learning journey to Tuas Nexus
Programme Outline
The EDGE Programme provides insights into the principles underlying urban development successes in Singapore and internationally, and encourages cross-disciplinary approaches to urban issues. The programme emphasises knowledge, skills and critical thinking on urban challenges, helping participants contribute towards liveability and sustainability, and is based on:
Programme outline
Programme | Details |
|---|---|
Urban Systems Studies seminars | Drawing lessons from the past |
Learning journeys | Showcasing how Singapore delivers integrated urban solutions, and demonstrating how People-Private-Public networks work together to translate and implement citizen-centric solutions |
Overseas study trips | Drawing parallels and contrasting Singapore’s urban transformation with the experiences of other cities, including New York, Shanghai and Suzhou |
Networks | Engaging stellar alumni, public sector leaders, urban pioneers and policy practitioners from the urban infrastructure, environmental, economic and private sectors |
For more information about the programme, please email EDGE-LUGP_Prog@mnd.gov.sg.