The Singapore Urbanisation Experience Making inroads in Africa
The Singapore Urbanisation Experience Making inroads in Africa Tanzania – Master Plan of Mwanza Tanzania – Master Plan of Arusha Er. Louis Tay Heng Hock -Advisor (Africa) Marc Liew - Deputy Director ( Africa ) Singapore Cooperation Enterprise 27 Aug 2018 ( 1415 hrs ) Rwanda – Master Plan of Kigali Repubic of Congo – Master Plan of Oyo Ollombo SEZ
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
SCE’s Value Proposition 1. 0 Single Window of Access to Singapore’s expertise Foreign Government 16 ministries & statutory boards Foreign Government Experts e. g. Ex civil servants Foreign Government Multilateral Organisations Foreign Government 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
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. Training/Study Visits Advisory Project Implementation Capacity Building/ Knowledge Transfer Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector
SCE’s Access to Diversity of Expertise SCE’s areas of expertise span across key public-sector pillars Urban Solutions & Master Planning Economic Positioning/ Ease of Doing Business Technical Vocational Smart Economy and ICT Technicaland Training Education Vocational Education Training Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector Public Administration & Governance Water Resource Management
Our Global Foot Print Projects in many countries spanning across the South American, African & Asian Continents Successfully completed 200+ over 40 countries projects & training programmes in Partnering Singapore’s Public Sector
Our African Foot Print To date, SCE has partnered the governments of 20 countries and 1 autonomous region in 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
A sampling of our African Track Record q 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 q 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 q 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
A sampling of our African Track Record q Kaloum and Loos Island, Republic of Guinea Detailed Urban planning and Urban Design of Kaloum (CBD in Conakry) and the Loos Islands q Sème City, Republic of Benin Provided master planning and Urban Design advisory for a new proposed Innovation and Education City in Sème. q 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
Singapore in the early years Singapore in the 60 s 3 rd World Landscape Singapore – a Country Destined to “Fail” About Singapore
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
Singapore – an Accidental Nation ? Miracle Transformation Singapore Yesterday Singapore Today 1960 s World Bank holds Singapore up as model of development, pointing to sound policies in urbanisation Source: The World Bank’s World Development Report 2009 About Singapore There are No Slums in Singapore Today
Singapore- A Thriving Metropolis 7, 000 MNCs / 100, 000 SMEs A Great City to Live, Work & Play About Singapore
Singapore Success Story Dynamics Year Key Economic Statistics 1960 1970 2017 $6. 7 bn $16. 1 bn $292. 2 bn $440. 5 bn Per Capita Gross National Income $1, 330 $2, 825 $57, 603 $75, 120 Per Capita Gross Domestic Product $1, 306 $2, 798 $62, 200 Source: CIA$72, 711 world factbook Gross Domestic Product Note: Figures calculated at current market prices. About Singapore
Singapore Success Story Dynamics Booster 2: Good Governance Lower Cost, Low tech Agriculture Lower Cost, Medium tech Manufacture High Cost, Medium tech Services High Cost, High tech Knowledge based Economy: The Singapore Success Story Booster 1: Strategic Pragmatism Pillars Political and Institutional Educational and Social Financial and Banking Source: Dr. Zhang Zhibin, Dynamics of the Singapore Success story – Insights by Ngiam Tong Dow (2011) About Singapore
Singapore - China’s Urban Growth Mirror Reshaping China’s Development with Singapore’s Inputs About Singapore
Singapore - China’s Urban Growth Mirror Singapore can also be the 3 rd World’s Urban Growth “Mirror” About Singapore
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco City Approach to Tianjin Eco City Site Area: 30 km 2 Client: Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-city Investment and Development Co. Ltd. Year: Services: 2009 Master Planning, Urban Design, Infrastructure, Sustainability and Architecture 2008 2018 About Singapore
Urbanization Project Highlight Singapore is no stranger to Africa’s Urbanisation Needs ! Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
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 “…… 3 rd world to 1 st world in one generation …” Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
The Big Development Challenge of Africa Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Zeroing Down on Africa’s Urbanisation Challenge New Cities – Many Challenges & Opportunities In 2015 – Africa currently has 56 cities with population of 1 M and above By 2030 – Africa will have 94 Cities with population of 1 M and above ( 3 will be Mega cities of 20 M and above ) Year Source: UN World Urbanization Prospects 2014 No of Cities with Population Size 0. 5 m - 1 m > 1 million 2015 55 56 2020 67 68 2030 85 94 Singapore is no stranger to Africa’s Urbanisation Needs ! Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Bruised Past 1994 Rwanda Bright Future Today KIGALI, the capital City of Rwanda Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Situation Then and Challenges Total Area: 731 km 2 City Pop. : 1. 22 million (2012) Household size: 4. 7 Gross Density: 1778 p/ km 2 • • • 83% Natural & rural 17% Urban area 70% Unplanned areas 1 Sprawled and unplanned development (70%) 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) Master Planning – Blue Print for Sustainable Growth Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Visioning and Programming Listening, guiding and structuring Stakeholders’ Aspirations VISION GOALS OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES RECOMMENDATIONS Studies Workshops DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
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
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight “The Centre of Urban Excellence in Africa” Social Inclusion, Sustainable Development, Economic Growth Specific Hubs for the 3 districts of Kigali Nyarugenge : ‘‘The Financial Hub ” Gasabo : ‘‘The Administrative Centre” Kicukiro : ‘‘The Knowledge Hub” GOALS FOR KIGALI City of Endearing City of green City of of 6 1 City 2 3 5 character & transport affordable 4 enchanting sustainable character, vibrant economy and diversity homes nature & biodiversity resource management Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa unique local identity
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Technical Know-how Transfer, Nurturing Talent & Development Capabilities Planning Workshops Participatory, creative and complementary process 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
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight BLUEPRINT FOR SUSTAINABLE GROWTH FOR KIGALI ( Planning Enforcement during Implementation Critical ) SUPPORTING VIBRANT ECONOMY AND DIVERSITY TO ATTRACT INVESTORS ELABORATING A GREEN TRANSPORT STRATEGY AND BRT PROTECTING AND ENHANCING NATURE & BIODIVERSITY: LANDUSE AND ZONING PLAN FOR 5 MILLION QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOMES FOR ALL IMPLEMENTABLE PLAN Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Existing Landuse Map Population: 1. 3 Urbanized area: 110 sqkm Density: 1780 p/sqkm Employment: 0. 5 million Proposed Landuse Plan Year 2025 Population: 2. 6 Urbanized area: 240 sqkm Density: 3561 p/sqkm Employment: 1. 04 million Proposed Landuse Plan Year X 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
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
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
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
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 Al Wakra Masterplan Exhibition, Qatar Kigali Masterplan Exhibition, Rwanda City Gallery- Public Participation, Educating The Community Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Digitalisation & Globalisation of City Master Planning – Blue Print for Sustainable Growth Putting Rwanda on the Global Economic Map Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Kigali City Master Plan - Rwanda Urban Solutioning - African Project Highlight Best Overseas Planning Award, 2010 SINGAPORE INSTITUTE OF PLANNERS SITE AREA: 135 km 2 Kigali CBD & Nyarugenge District Masterplan I Rwanda, Africa Singapore Urbanization Experience – Creating Sustainable Social & Economic Growth in Africa
Downstream Projects Supporting the Implementation of Kigali Master Plan q Airport Advisory Provided an expert to advise on expansion of current Kigali airport and building of the new international airport q Investment Promotion Provided advisory and training for the senior management of the Rwanda Development Board (RDB) in the area of investment promotion q 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
Downstream Projects Supporting the Implementation of Kigali Master Plan q 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 q 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
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
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
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
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