Smart Nation 2.0: Hard-coding community at the heart of Singapore’s digital future
The renewed strategy will empower the Republic to overcome demographic challenges, bridge the digital divide, and build a more inclusive society
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IMAGINE Tony Stark without his Iron Man suit – a genius inventor, yet limited by his human capabilities. It’s the exoskeleton that transforms him into a superhero, augmenting his strengths and compensating for his vulnerabilities. In the real world, robotic exoskeletons are already enhancing human abilities in logistics, military operations, and healthcare, enabling people to lift heavier loads, traverse challenging terrains, and assist in rehabilitation.
In the same way, Singapore’s new Smart Nation aspirations, unveiled by Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Oct 1, can serve as a digital exoskeleton for the nation, multiplying our capabilities and seizing the opportunities technology enables.
Smart Nation 1.0: A decade-long journey
In 2014, Singapore announced its goal to become the world’s first Smart Nation. Then-prime minister Lee Hsien Loong highlighted the systematic use of technology, particularly IT, as an essential asset to improve lives and solidify Singapore’s position as a global node for trade and data flows.
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