The Prime Minister’s Office’s (PMO)
mission is to:
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Co-ordinate the activities of Ministries
and set overall policy direction;
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Oversee national security strategies
and policies;
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Maintain readiness for elections;
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Eradicate corruption;
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Ensure the efficient and effective management
of public service officers through sound
personnel policies in service conditions,
career development and staff training;
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Develop and disseminate scenarios;
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Promote quality service and productivity;
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Provide secretariat support to the Public
Service Commission; and
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Co-ordinate research of different agencies
within the larger national framework in
order to provide a coherent strategic overview
and direction.
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A total budget of $226 million has been allocated
to PMO in FY2006 to achieve this mission.
The Public Service Division of PMO strives
to build a first class public service for a successful
and vibrant Singapore. It aims to develop talent
and nurture a forward-looking public service
through its Training and Development Programme
and Talent Management Programme.
The Training and Development Programme provides
training for all-round development of officers
and promotes quality service, productivity and
innovation through the Public Service for the
21st Century (PS21) initiative.
The Talent Management Programme awards and
administers scholarships to attract and groom
leaders for the public service. It also provides
various programmes to help scholars better understand
the fundamentals supporting the economy and society,
and the role of the Civil Service in Singapore’s
development.
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