The Singapore Urbanisation Experience

1. The Singapore Urbanisation Experience Making inroads in Africa Tanzania– Master Plan of Mwanza Rwanda – Master Plan of Kigali Tanzania – Master Plan of Arusha Repubic of Congo – Master Plan of Oyo Ollombo SEZ Er. Louis Tay Heng Hock -Advisor (Africa) Marc Liew - Deputy Director ( Africa ) Singapore Cooperation Enterprise 27 Aug 2018 ( 1415 hrs )

2. About Singapore Cooperation Enterprise ( SCE ) • An idea from then Senior Minister Goh Chok Tong who saw an important role for the public sector in international cooperation; • Initially set up by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Trade and Industry in 2006, SCE is currently an integrated arm of Enterprise Singapore - a statutory body of the Singapore government; • Share Singapore’s development model and experience with foreign governments through projects and collaboration initiatives; • Aggregator of expertise from both public and private-sector to advise and implement relevant solutions on a cost-recovery basis; Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

3. SCE’s Value Proposition 1.0 Single Window of Access to Singapore’s expertise ForeignGovernment ForeignGovernment ForeignGovernment ForeignGovernment ForeignGovernment 16 ministries & statutory boards Experts e.g. Ex civil servants Multilateral Organisations Private sector companies • Facilitate and coordinate access to expertise in Singapore • Expertise with the relevant track record in Singapore and overseas • Close partnership from start to end of project/programme Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

4. SCE’s Value Proposition 2.0 SCE adapts Singapore’s experiences to deliver customized workable solutions in the market it operates in SCE is able to customize each project with the relevant fields of expertise to meet the client’s requirement, recognizing that each country / project will be goverened by a unique set of cultural, political, regional & business considerations. SCE can integrate these expertise into a single deliverable to the client. SCE can organize training visits, conduct advisory and enter into project implementation, to share relevant experience and transfer of knowledge to our clients. Advisory Project Implementation Training/Study Visits Capacity Building/ Knowledge Transfer Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

5. SCE’s areas of expertise span across key public-sector pillars SCE’s Access to Diversity of Expertise Urban Solutions & Master Planning Economic Positioning/ Ease of Doing Business Public Administration & Governance Technical Vocational Education and Training Water Resource Management Technical Vocational Education Training Smart Economy and ICT Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

6. Our Global Foot Print • Projects in many countries spanning across the South American, African & Asian Continents • Successfully completed 200+ projects & training programmes in over 40 countries Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

7. Our African Foot Print To date, SCE has partnered the governments of 20 countries and 1 autonomous regionin Africa, to execute 38 projects. East Africa: Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Djibouti, Zanzibar (Tanzania) Southern Africa: Mauritius, Namibia Central Africa: Republic of Congo, Gabon, Equatorial Guinea West Africa: Benin, Guinea ( Conakry ) , Ghana, Nigeria, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire North Africa: Morocco Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

8. A sampling of our African Track Record • Kigali, Rwanda • Built capacity for Urban Planners in Rwanda, developed Detailed Master Plan and detailed design from small-scale property developments to townships for 3 districts at Kigali CDB • Bujumbura, Burundi • Conceptualized the strategic development framework for the City of Bujumbura including master planning consultancy, in a tripartite partnership with the Government of Burundi and UNDP Burundi • Arusha and Mwanza, Tanzania • Advisory as well as execution of the master planning of the two secondary cities in Tanzania Urban Solutions and Transport Planning Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

9. A sampling of our African Track Record • Kaloum and Loos Island, Republic of Guinea • Detailed Urban planning and Urban Design of Kaloum (CBD in Conakry) and the Loos Islands • Sème City, Republic of Benin • Provided master planning and Urban Design advisory for a new proposed Innovation and Education City in Sème. • Special Economic Zones (SEZs) and Master Planning in Pointe Noire and Oyo Ollombo • Provided master planning advisory for the industrial and port city of Pointe Noire and the new planned economic area of Oyo Ollombo in the North Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector

10. Singapore in the early years Singapore in the 60s 3rd World Landscape Singapore – a Country Destined to “Fail” About Singapore

11. Singapore in the early years Critical Social & Economic Problems of the 60’s • Massive Overcrowding • 7 in 10 households were in badly overcrowded conditions • a third of its people lived in squatter areas on the city’s edges • 600,000 homes were needed • Lack of public services • Mortality rates were rising rapidly • Increasing pressure in migration from Malaysia and surrounding region • High Unemployment • 14% Unemployment rate • GDP per capita was less than S$2,000 • Half the population was illiterate About Singapore

12. Singapore – an Accidental Nation ? Miracle Transformation Singapore Today Singapore Yesterday 1960s World Bank holds Singapore up as model of development, pointing to sound policies in urbanisation There are No Slums in Singapore Today Source: The World Bank’s World Development Report 2009 About Singapore

13. Singapore- A Thriving Metropolis 7,000 MNCs / 100,000 SMEs A Great City to Live, Work & Play About Singapore

14. Singapore Success Story Dynamics Source: CIA world factbook Note: Figures calculated at current market prices. About Singapore

15. Singapore Success Story Dynamics Booster 2: Good Governance Dynamics Knowledge based Economy: The Singapore Success Story Lower Cost, Low tech Agriculture Lower Cost, Medium tech Manufacture High Cost, Medium tech Services High Cost, High tech Knowledge Booster 1: Strategic Pragmatism Political and Institutional Educational and Social Financial and Banking Pillars Source: Dr. Zhang Zhibin, Dynamics of the Singapore Success story – Insights by Ngiam Tong Dow (2011) About Singapore

16. Singapore - China’s Urban Growth Mirror Reshaping China’s Development with Singapore’s Inputs About Singapore

17. Singapore - China’s Urban Growth Mirror Singapore can also be the 3rd World’s Urban Growth “Mirror” About Singapore

18. Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City Approach to Tianjin Eco City Site Area: 30km2 Client: Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Investment and Development Co. Ltd. Year: 2009 Services: Master Planning, Urban Design, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Architecture 2008 2018 About Singapore

19. Urbanization Project Highlight Singapore is no stranger to Africa’s Urbanisation Needs ! Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

20. Africa’s Interest in Singapore “ .. The Singapore Success Story was achieved in my life time..” - Lagos State - Governor Babatunde Fashola – Commonwealth Business Conference – Nov 2009 from “……3rd world to 1st world in one generation…” Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

21. The Big Development Challenge of Africa Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

22. Zeroing Down on Africa’s Urbanisation Challenge New Cities – Many Challenges & Opportunities In 2015 – Africa currently has 56 cities with population of 1M and above By 2030 – Africa will have 94 Cities with population of 1M and above ( 3 will be Mega cities of 20M and above ) Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects 2014 Singapore is no stranger to Africa’s Urbanisation Needs ! Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

23. Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Rwanda Bright Future Today Bruised Past 1994 KIGALI, the capital City of Rwanda Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

24. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight 1 Sprawled and unplanned development (70%) Situation Then and Challenges Total Area: 731 km2 City Pop. : 1.22 million (2012) Household size: 4.7 Gross Density: 1778 p/ km2 2 Inadequate Infrastructure, utilities and public transport 3 Lack of affordable homes for increasing population 4 Encroachment of environmentally sensitive areas 5 Limited resource management (Water & Electricity) • 83% Natural & rural • 17% Urban area • 70% Unplanned areas Master Planning – Blue Print for Sustainable Growth Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

25. Employment & Population & Positioning GOALS VISION STRATEGIES OBJECTIVES RECOMMENDATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Sectoral SWOT Analysis Benchmarking Studies Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Visioning and Programming Listening, guiding and structuring Stakeholders’ Aspirations Workshops Studies Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

26. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Making of Kigali Master Plan 2040 Discussions Public forum to gather opinion and concerns on the Master Plan Understanding Kigali Site visits, studies of local culture & heritage Stakeholders Meetings Gather comments & feedback Engaging People Exhibitions to spread awareness of the Master Plan Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

27. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight “The Centre of Urban Excellence in Africa” Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Economic Growth Specific Hubsfor the 3 districts of Kigali Nyarugenge : ‘‘The Financial Hub ” Gasabo : ‘‘The Administrative Centre” Kicukiro : ‘‘The Knowledge Hub” GOALS FOR KIGALI 1 2 3 5 4 City of green transport City of affordable homes City of enchanting nature & biodiversity City of sustainable resource management City of character, vibrant economy and diversity 6 City of Endearing character & unique local identity Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

28. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Planning Workshops Participatory, creative and complementary process Technical Know-how Transfer, Nurturing Talent & Development Capabilities Training Sessions Equip planning officials with necessary planning/ Housing knowledge Site Visits in Singapore Understanding the implementation on site Training of Government Professionals to attain Competence & Confidence in the Management & Implementation of the Masterplan Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

29. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FOR KIGALI ( Planning Enforcement during Implementation Critical ) quality affordable homes FOR ALL PROTECTING AND ENHANCING NATURE & BIODIVERSITY: supporting VIBRANT ECONOMY AND DIVERSITY to attract investors IMPLEMENTABLE PLAN Elaborating a GREEN TRANSPORT STRATEGY and BRT LANDUSE AND ZONING PLAN FOR 5 MILLION Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

30. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Existing Landuse Map Proposed Landuse Plan Year 2025 Proposed Landuse Plan Year X Population: 1.3 Urbanized area: 110 sqkm Density: 1780p/sqkm Employment: 0.5 million Population: 2.6 Urbanized area: 240 sqkm Density: 3561p/sqkm Employment: 1.04 million Population: 5 million Urbanized area: 400 sqkm Density: 6850 p/sqkm Employment: 2.3 million Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

31. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight The Urban Design for 3 Key Areas Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

32. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Vision for Centre of Urban Excellence Best Overseas Planning Project Singapore Institute of Planners Awards 2013 Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

33. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Confidential • Key Catalytic Projects • Housing Projects • CBD Core Development • Regional/ Fringe Centres • Kigali SEZ and Industrial Estate • Urban Regeneration Project • BRT Project • Tourism and Recreation Projects Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

34. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Secure Master plan Ownership & buying in from the Public Kigali Masterplan Exhibition Royal Bafokeng Masterplan Exhibition, SA Kigali Masterplan Exhibition, Rwanda Al Wakra Masterplan Exhibition, Qatar City Gallery- Public Participation, Educating The Community Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

35. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Digitalisation & Globalisation of City Master Plan Master Planning – Blue Print for Sustainable Growth Putting Rwanda on the Global Economic Map Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

36. Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Best Overseas Planning Award, 2010 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS SITE AREA: 135 km2 Kigali CBD & Nyarugenge District Masterplan I Rwanda, Africa Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

37. Downstream Projects Supportingthe Implementation of Kigali Master Plan • Airport Advisory • Provided an expert to advise on expansion of current Kigali airport and building of the new international airport • Investment Promotion • Provided advisory and training for the senior management of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in the area of investment promotion • Performance Audit of Institutional Mergers • Tasked to review the public sector performance of 3 ministries and 10 merged Government institutions. Also provided advisory on performance improvement in the Rwanda Public Service. Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

38. Downstream Projects Supportingthe Implementation of Kigali Master Plan • Workforce Development Authority (WDA) • Sent Technical and Vocational Education experts to Rwanda for a period of 2 years to assist in setting up Rwanda’s WDA, helping to kick-start technical and vocational training in Rwanda • Reform of Pension Fund • Singapore expert retained as long term advisor to assist in the reform of the Rwanda National Pension Fund Urban Solutions and Transport Planning Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

39. The Value of a Good Master Plan Illustrated Ecotropole Eco City - Algeria Site Area : 640 Ha Client : Al Ramez ( Saudi Arabia ) Year : 2007 Services : Master Planning and Concept Design of MICE development Master Planning – Blue Print for Sustainable Growth Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

40. The Value of a Good Master Plan Illustrated Securing Investments through a Bankable Master Plan Ecotropole Eco City - Algeria Singapore Consultancy Branding - key to helping the Saudi Developer secure funding assistance from Rothschild ! Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa

41. End of Presentation Er. Louis Tay Heng Hock Advisor (Africa) louis.tay@outlook.sg Marc Liew Deputy Director ( Africa ) marc_liew@sce.org.sg Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa