Page 4 - Implementing ITU-T International Standards to Shape Smart Sustainable Cities: The Case of Singapore

Foreword

Singapore’s vision is to be a Smart Nation, powered by a
vibrant digital economy where we harness the power of
technology to create good jobs for our workers and enable
businesses seize exciting market opportunities. Importantly,
technology will empower us to forge stronger communities
where our people lead meaningful and fulfilled lives.
The Smart Nation Digital Government Office (SNDGO) under
the Prime Minister’s Office plays a key role in orchestrating a
multi-agency effort to achieve the Smart Nation vision. The
Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) supports
this effort by spearheading the digital transformation of our
economy. This whole-of-government effort is evident from
the wide ranging list of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) that the ITU has developed as part of
this pilot project. A total of 108 KPIs across many various were tested, and IMDA worked with
more than 20 different agencies to ensure the successful completion of this project with the ITU.

It is our hope that through our participation in this pilot project, Singapore would contribute
constructively to ITU’s development of the KPIs, and to provide case studies to enable the
rigorous development of an index on Smart Sustainable Cities. This Index can in turn guide ITU
Member States to develop smart sustainable cities and communities.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the ITU for
charting new waters in undertaking this mammoth task of developing the KPIs, and for giving
Singapore the privilege to work on this meaningful project.

Thank you.

Mr. Tan Kiat How
Chief Executive Officer,
Infocomm Media Development Authority

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