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TitleGoverning Singapore: The Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system and its effect on inclusiveness and electoral participation
CreatorSun, Tsai-Wei
孫采薇
Contributor國研中心
Key WordsSingapore ; Accountability ; Good governance ; Group representation constituencies ; Inclusiveness ; Ethnic equality
Date2015
Date Issued9-Dec-2015 17:19:03 (UTC+8)
SummaryPurpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system on the governance of Singapore, particularly in terms of equity and inclusiveness, accountability, and participation. Design/methodology/approach– Historical review and election data from Singapore government web site are used. Findings– The GRC system seems to be friendlier and fairer toward ethnic minorities than the traditional system. The GRC system also encourages political parties to be ethnically more inclusive. On the other hand, however, the GRC system has negative effects on opposition parties. A government cannot be called “accountable” if it lacks fair competition and sufficient popular participation. Originality/value– The Singapore experience shows that, in practice, ethnic equality/inclusiveness and even political stability on the one hand, and participation and accountability on the other hand, can present conflicts. Which value should receive priority thus requires serious consideration.
RelationAsian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 4 Iss: 3, pp.282 - 298
Typearticle
DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AEDS-11-2014-0057
dc.contributor 國研中心
dc.creator (作者) Sun, Tsai-Wei
dc.creator (作者) 孫采薇zh_TW
dc.date (日期) 2015
dc.date.accessioned 9-Dec-2015 17:19:03 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.available 9-Dec-2015 17:19:03 (UTC+8)-
dc.date.issued (上傳時間) 9-Dec-2015 17:19:03 (UTC+8)-
dc.identifier.uri (URI) http://nccur.lib.nccu.edu.tw/handle/140.119/79620-
dc.description.abstract (摘要) Purpose– The purpose of this paper is to examine the impact of the Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system on the governance of Singapore, particularly in terms of equity and inclusiveness, accountability, and participation. Design/methodology/approach– Historical review and election data from Singapore government web site are used. Findings– The GRC system seems to be friendlier and fairer toward ethnic minorities than the traditional system. The GRC system also encourages political parties to be ethnically more inclusive. On the other hand, however, the GRC system has negative effects on opposition parties. A government cannot be called “accountable” if it lacks fair competition and sufficient popular participation. Originality/value– The Singapore experience shows that, in practice, ethnic equality/inclusiveness and even political stability on the one hand, and participation and accountability on the other hand, can present conflicts. Which value should receive priority thus requires serious consideration.
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dc.relation (關聯) Asian Education and Development Studies, Vol. 4 Iss: 3, pp.282 - 298
dc.subject (關鍵詞) Singapore ; Accountability ; Good governance ; Group representation constituencies ; Inclusiveness ; Ethnic equality
dc.title (題名) Governing Singapore: The Group Representation Constituency (GRC) system and its effect on inclusiveness and electoral participation
dc.type (資料類型) article
dc.identifier.doi (DOI) 10.1108/AEDS-11-2014-0057
dc.doi.uri (DOI) http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/AEDS-11-2014-0057