Fostering National Identity and a Better Understanding of Singapore and its Policies

• $15m will be allocated to nurture a sense of rootedness among Singaporeans, and create affinity for Singapore amongst Singaporeans and the international community, through government’s information programmes, including:

- Enhancing programmes that strengthen journalists’ understanding of Singapore and creating new opportunities for bilateral journalist exchanges and cooperation;

- Hosting cultural diplomacy programmes which leverage on arts and culture to showcase the softer aspect of Singapore, increase awareness of Singapore as a cultural and business global city, as well as to create networking opportunities for Singapore companies in the target city;

- Strengthening emergency preparedness by enhancing the public’s access to knowledge and skills;

- Encouraging initiatives to foster a stronger sense of pride and national identity among domestically based and overseas Singaporeans.

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