Lien Conference
Overview
The Lien International Conference on Good Governance is a biennial flagship event that gathers local and international academics, practitioners, and researchers to examine major issues in governance, public service delivery, and evaluation. Previously, this conference has been graced by leaders and ministers such as Singapore’s President SR Nathan, Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat, and Minister Ong Ye Kung as Guests of Honour, and featured high profile speakers from various fields.
For more information on NCPA, please visit https://www.ntu.edu.sg/ncpa
For more information on the Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship, please visit https://lienfellowship.org/
Latest Conference
2025 Lien International Conference on Good Governance
Global Resilience and Cultural Diversity
July 21, 2025 - July 22, 2025
The Lien International Conference on Good Governance 2025 gathers Experts and Global Thought Leaders in Singapore
On 21 – 22 July 2025, the Lien International Conference on Good Governance 2025 concluded on a high note in Singapore, drawing over 300 distinguished participants from across the globe - including Singapore, China, India, South Korea, Australia, Greece, Africa and ASEAN member states. The well-attended biennial conference is recognised as one of the leading international events in public administration, serving as a dynamic platform for high-level engagement, thought leadership, and international collaboration on reimagining governance amid today’s complex global challenges. Jointly organised by the Nanyang Centre for Public Administration (NCPA) at NTU Singapore, and the Lien Ying Chow Legacy Fellowship (LYCLF) Programme, the event was co-hosted in collaboration with the International Institute of Administrative Sciences (IIAS), the Civil Service College (CSC) Singapore, and the National Heritage Board (NHB), Singapore. Themed “Global Resilience and Cultural Diversity”, this year’s edition focused on how governance systems can evolve to be more adaptive, inclusive, and future-ready in an increasingly complex and multipolar world. Across two days of rich exchange, the conference featured insights from global leaders on topics such as geopolitical change, digital governance, sustainable development, financial transformation, and the role of artificial intelligence in policy and public service. Read More
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