Public Trust In Singapore

It is clear that public trust plays a critical role in developing a vibrant economy and a strong society. A reasonably high level of public trust will enable the public, the government, and various organizations and groups in Singapore to work together to build a cohesive and adaptive community. This means a community characterized by constructive relationships embedded in positive economic, human, social, political, and psychological capital. Public trust is important because it affects how people think, feel, and behave. Trust takes time to build, is easy to lose, and once lost is difficult to restore. Trust is multi-dimensional, related to competence, integrity, and benevolence. Trust is also dynamic — it changes over time. This book discusses these aspects and examines public trust in Singapore across various sectors and social issues.