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Implementing ITU-T International Standards to Shape Smart Sustainable Cities –
The Case of Singapore

The data were also used to report on the relevant ITU KPI related to water quality as part of the
overall assessment of Singapore’ smartness and sustainability (also as part of the pilot project).

The data collection process was coordinated by IMDA during the first half of 2016, with the
involvement of the agencies listed in Table 2.

Table 2 – Key agencies involved in the Smart Nation Singapore initiative
Abbreviation Entity Name Description

A*STAR Agency for Science, This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Technology and Research Trade and Industry. It is the lead public sector
agency that fosters scientific research and
talent for a knowledge-based Singapore.

ACRA Accounting and Corporate This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Regulatory Authority Finance. It is the national regulator of business
entities and public accountants.
BCA Building and Construction This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Authority National Development. It is the developer and
regulator of Singapore’s building and
construction industry.

DOS Department of Statistics, This is the national statistical authority
Singapore responsible for disseminating official statistics
on Singapore.
EMA Energy Market Authority This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Trade and Industry. It facilitates the
development of a progressive energy landscape
for sustained growth.
GovTech Government Technology This entity deploys ICT solutions within the
Agency of Singapore public sector and develops the Smart Nation
infrastructure and applications.

IMDA Infocomm Media This is the statutory board for Media and
Development Authority of Communications and Information Technology. It
Singapore also develops and regulates the infocomm and
media sectors.

IPOS Intellectual Property Office of This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Singapore Law. It is responsible for legislating and
registering intellectual property.

LTA Land Transport Authority This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Transport. It is responsible for planning,
operating and maintaining land transport
infrastructure and systems.

MCI Ministry of Communications This ministry is responsible for information and
and Information communications technology, the media and
design sectors, public libraries, and the
government’s information and public
communication policies.

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