CIG Partners LKYSPP to Enhance Eritrean Government’s National Development and Planning Capabilities

March 14, 2025

CIG kickstarted the segment with a session by Dr Aaron Maniam, Fellow of Practice and Director, Digital Transformation and Education, Blavatnik School of Government, who shared about the importance and key pillars of a national vision. 
ASMARA (Eritrea), 14 March 2025 — The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), in partnership with United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Eritrea, and Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) have jointly completed the Capacity Development Programme on National Development and Planning for the Eritrean Government.

The programme was attended by 47 Eritrean civil servants from 11 ministries and was structured into three interconnected modules, each focusing on futures thinking, national visioning, and strategic planning. CIG led the modules on national visioning and strategic planning and throughout the sessions, our experts engaged in insightful discussions on Eritrea’s national story as a foundation for vision development, the framework and process of collaborative visioning, and practical tools to translate vision into actionable strategic plans.

Mr Wu Wei Neng, Chief Executive Officer of Chandler Institute of Governance, invited participants to reflect on the role leaders play in stewarding the national story.

Mr Lam Yi Young, Former Chief Executive Officer, Singapore Business Federation, and Ms Sibo Mabuza, Director – Digital Strategy and Transformation, Africans Changing Africa, delivered sessions on translating the national vision into actionable and implementable strategic plans.

This initiative marks CIG’s first collaboration with LKYSPP and our inaugural engagement in Eritrea. We are grateful to LKYSPP and UNDP Eritrea for their partnership and look forward to further strengthening our collaboration.

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About the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG)

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is an international non-profit organisation, headquartered in Singapore. We believe in a world where citizens have a deep sense of trust in their governments and public institutions, and where nations are governed by principled, wise leaders supported by an effective civil service. Trust and effective governance serve as a strong foundation for national development and prosperity. CIG supports governments in building government talent, leadership and public service capabilities through training programmes, research initiatives and advisory work. We are not affiliated with any national government or political party, and we do not represent any partisan or commercial interests.

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About the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG)

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) is the training arm of CIG. CAG complements and supports CIG’s work by designing and delivering training programmes that are practitioner-oriented, to equip government leaders with capabilities required to meet the realities and demands of public service work. CAG works with its panel of adjunct trainers and subject matter experts in the design and delivery of these programmes.

For more information about CAG, please visit https://www.chandleracademy.org

About the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) Executive Education 

A leading global public policy school in Asia, the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP) draws on the expertise and experience of the best minds in the field. LKYSPP shapes and shares innovative ideas and solutions that offer individuals contemporary insights to transform their organisations and the world.

A key strength of LKYSPP’s vibrant learning environment lies in the richness and diversity of its faculty and classroom. LKYSPP draw the best leaders, thinkers and change agents from around the world – providing unique insights and networking possibilities that are vital in navigating new frontiers.

About the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with UNDP's broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, UNDP helps nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and the planet.
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TAN Hui En (Ms)
Executive (Programmes)
Chandler Institute of Governance
Email: huien.tan@chandleracademy.org