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

Table 2 – Key agencies involved in the Smart Nation Singapore initiative (end)

Abbreviation Entity Name Description
MCCY Ministry of Culture, This ministry is responsible for inspiring
Community and Youth Singaporeans through arts and sports,
strengthening community bonds and promoting
volunteerism and philanthropy.
MOE Ministry of Education This ministry is responsible for the formulation
and implementation of policies related to
education in Singapore.

MOH Ministry of Health This ministry is responsible for providing
information, raising health awareness and
education, ensuring the accessibility of health
services, and monitoring the quality of health
services in Singapore.

MHA Ministry of Home Affairs This ministry is responsible for public safety,
civil defence and immigration.
MOM Ministry of Manpower This ministry is responsible for forming and
implementing workforce labour policies in
Singapore.

MSF Ministry of Social and Family This ministry is responsible for nurturing
Development resilient individuals, strong families and a caring
society in Singapore.
MOHH MOH Holdings This organization serves as the holding company
for Singapore’s health care institutions. It aims
to enhance public health care by unlocking
synergies and economies of scale.
NEA National Environment Agency This agency is the leading public organization
responsible for improving and sustaining a clean
and green environment in Singapore.

NParks National Parks Board This is the statutory board for the Ministry of
National Development, responsible for
providing and enhancing Singapore’s greenery.

PA The People's Association This association is the statutory board for the
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. It
promotes racial harmony and social cohesion.
PUB Singapore’s National Water This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Agency the Environment and Water Resources. This
agency takes an integrated approach to
managing Singapore’s water supply, water
catchment areas and used water.

Sport SG Sport Singapore This is the statutory board of the Ministry of
Culture, Community and Youth. It supports
athletes and promotes sports as a platform for
nation building.

SPRING Standards, Productivity and This is the statutory board under the Ministry of
Singapore Innovation Board Trade and Industry. It is Singapore’s main
agency for enterprise development.

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