The Ministry of National Development (MND; ms, Kementerian Pembangunan Negara; zh, 国家发展部; ta, தேசிய வளர்ச்சி அமைச்சு) is a
ministry of the
Government of Singapore
The Government of Singapore is defined by the Constitution of Singapore to mean the executive branch of the state, which is made up of the president and the Cabinet. Although the president acts in their personal discretion in the exercis ...
responsible for the formulation and implementation of policies related to the
land-use planning
Land use planning is the process of regulating the use of land by a central authority. Usually, this is done to promote more desirable social and environmental outcomes as well as a more efficient use of resources. More specifically, the goals ...
and infrastructure development in
Singapore
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.
History
The ministry was established after the 1959 legislative assembly
elections
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Elections have been the usual mechanism by which modern representative democracy has opera ...
. It was originally composed of departments previously under the Ministry of Local Government, Land and Housing, Ministry of Communications and Works, the
City Council
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and Rural Board (Architectural and Buildings Surveyors Section), and Ministry of Commerce and Industry (Fisheries, Veterinary Services and Rural Development).
Responsibilities
MND's key responsibilities include the planning, management and redevelopment of land resources and the development of
public housing
Public housing is a form of housing tenure in which the property is usually owned by a government authority, either central or local. Although the common goal of public housing is to provide affordable housing, the details, terminology, de ...
. The promotion of the construction,
real estate
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and
agrotechnology industries, as well as the management and improvement of industry standards in the real estate agent industry also come under the purview of the ministry. The MND is also tasked with the development and management of
green spaces, recreational infrastructure and the conservation of nature areas. It is also the ministry in charge of
food safety
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, animal and plant health.
Organisational structure
The MND is made up of nine divisions: Strategic Planning Division, Housing Division, Infrastructure Division, Research & Strategy Management Division, Corporate Development Division, Corporate Communications Division, the Eco-City Project Office, the Centre for Liveable Cities and the Internal Audit Unit. On 1 October 2014, the
Municipal Services Office was set up under the Ministry of National Development, with the aim to improve the Government's overall coordination and delivery of municipal services.
Strategic Planning
The Strategic Planning Division works with the
Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is the national urban planning authority of Singapore, and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Government of Singapore.
Mission
The authority was established on 1 April ...
to help Singapore meet its land use needs with respect to the economy and living environment. It also comes up with policies relating to land use sales / planning, development control and the private property market.
Housing
The Housing Division works with the
Housing Development Board to plan and develop public housing towns that provide Singaporeans with affordable homes. The division's aims include community cohesion (by providing community spaces for interaction) and policies that support social objectives, such as racial harmony (Ethnic Integration Policy) and stronger family ties (CPF Housing Grant for those who live near their parents).
The Housing Division is responsible for policies on home ownership, public rental housing for low income families and the rejuvenation of older estates, amongst others.
Infrastructure
The Infrastructure Division works with the
Building and Construction Authority to shape the built environment for Singapore via building safety, construction quality, sustainability of buildings and construction, and the usability of the built environment. The Infrastructure Division also develops policies on the construction industry, sustainable development, accessibility, and building safety and quality.
The Infrastructure Division also partners the
National Parks Board to integrate Singapore's urban infrastructure and garden environments. Together, they develop policies on enhancing greenery infrastructure, encouraging community participation in greening, and developing the horticultural industry. They also take care of veterinary issues too after the disbandment of
Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority
Planning and Research
The Planning and Research Department undertakes policy reviews, and research and economic analyses. It also carries out international relations work by liaising with foreign counterparts to facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expanding international outreach efforts.
Eco-City Project Office
The Eco-City Project Office spearheads the
Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, which seeks to address the challenges of sustainable development in a holistic and balanced manner.
Centre for Liveable Cities
The Centre for Liveable Cities (CLC) was set up in 2008 by the MND and the
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources. It is a research
think tank
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that focuses on sustainable urban development. It seeks to understand Singapore's transformation in the last five decades, and to create and share knowledge and urban solutions for "current and future challenges relevant to Singapore and other cities".
Statutory Boards
The ministry oversees five
statutory boards and three professional committees. These are:
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Building and Construction Authority (BCA)
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Council for Estate Agencies (CEA)
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Housing Development Board (HDB)
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National Parks Board (NParks)
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Urban Redevelopment Authority
The Urban Redevelopment Authority (URA) is the national urban planning authority of Singapore, and a statutory board under the Ministry of National Development of the Government of Singapore.
Mission
The authority was established on 1 April ...
(URA)
Ministers
The Ministry is headed by the Minister for National Development, who is appointed as part of the
Cabinet of Singapore. The incumbent minister is
Desmond Lee from the
People's Action Party.
References
External links
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Ministry Of National Development (Singapore)
National Development
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bor ...
1959 establishments in Singapore
Singapore
Singapore (), officially the Republic of Singapore, is a sovereign island country and city-state in maritime Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree of latitude () north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bor ...