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The Chandler Institute of Governance has today published its third annual Chandler Good Government Index (CGGI) report and country rankings. In a challenging global context, the 2023 CGGI rankings have produced some significant movements that reinforce emerging global trends. Most strikingly, Singapore has emerged as the strongest performer in the rankings, unseating Finland from its 2-year lead in the Index and leapfrogging Switzerland in the process.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) have opened applications for the inaugural Strong Nations for Africa programme. Designed for senior African public sector leaders, the programme will support them to build strong nations for the next generation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the Rwanda Cooperation Initiative (RCI) to design and deliver the Protocol for International Engagements workshop for RCI staff between 5 to 14 April 2023. The workshop supports Rwanda’s initiative to enhance public sector capability, which is key towards building strong nations.

29 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the fourth and final segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). A collaboration between the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, MENGPEL was designed to strengthen public sector capabilities, which is essential towards building strong nations. Vice Minister for Home Affairs, Dr Trieu Van Cuong, was present at the closing ceremony.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) participated in the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) 41st Roundtable Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

The African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) – a non-profit organisation based in Singapore – announced their intent to run the Strong Nations for Africa Fellowship Programme at AAPAM’s 41st Roundtable Conference held in Cape Town, South Africa. This fellowship programme reflects a shared vision and joint commitment of both organisations to support African public sector leaders as they build strong nations, on the foundation of good governance, for the next generation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG), in collaboration with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, has successfully delivered the third segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL).

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has officially published the findings of the Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. This new study investigates the challenges that national government training institutes (NGTIs) around the world are facing. It asks how their leaders are innovating their curriculum and pedagogy to equip public servants with the capabilities needed to address urgent policy challenges in a post-COVID world.

Over 20 senior Vietnamese public sector leaders successfully completed the second segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL), which was held in Hanoi from 7 -11 November 2022. Jointly designed and delivered by the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam, MENGPEL seeks to develop public sector capabilities, which is a foundation for strong nations.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) of Vietnam to co-design and co-deliver the first segment of the Modern and Effective National Governance Programme for Emerging Leaders (MENGPEL). Vice Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Vu Chien Tang, was present at the opening ceremony to launch the programme.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) called on the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera at Kamuzu Palace, State House. The courtesy call concluded CIG's working visit to discuss areas of collaboration with the Government of Malawi.

The fellows returned to Nairobi for segment 4 of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme (PSELF), which was co-designed with CIG. Commencing on 26 September 2022, this segment focused on the theme of public service leadership and ethics.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its visit to the Philippines from 20 – 23 September 2022. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the African Association for Public Administration and Management (AAPAM) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 14 September 2022, establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a commitment to improve national governance by promoting good practices and excellence in public administration.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) officially launches its website and online learning portal today. The website offers a host of training courses designed for those working in the public sector: https://chandleracademy.org/

The Chandler Institute of Governance’s (CIG) Board Member Mr Tim Hanstad met with the President of Malawi, His Excellency Dr Lazarus Chakwera. They discussed how CIG and the Chandler Foundation can support the Government of Malawi's anti-corruption and civil service reform agendas. Mr Hanstad is also the CEO of the Chandler Foundation.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) has officially launched the Global Survey on Public Sector Training today. The leadership of National Government Training Institutes (NGTIs), are invited to share their important perspectives on curriculum, pedagogy and the future of how to train public sector leaders.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Management Institute (RMI) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 8 July 2022, thus establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a similar mandate to support public sector capability development to strengthen national governance.

The CIG delegation led by Mr Wu Wei Neng, Executive Director, CIG and Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean, CAG has successfully delivered training as part of segment three of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme, held from 4-8 July 2022 at the Methodist Resort and Conference Centre in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the Rwanda Cooperation entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 7 July 2022, formalising the partnership between both organisations to support public sector capabilities development. CIG will work closely with Rwanda Cooperation to co-design and co-deliver training programmes for public sector officers in Rwanda and internationally, and promote knowledge sharing through South-South and triangular cooperation.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its working visit to Vietnam from 14 – 16 June 2022. The delegation was led by Mr Kenneth Sim, Dean of the Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) and Deputy Executive Director of CIG.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) attended the World Justice Forum this week.

Following the inauguration in March 2022, the 51 fellows from the inaugural cohort of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) programme were welcomed back at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) for the second residential segment of the programme, which was held from 9-13 May 2022.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) collaborated with the Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) in Punjab, India to design and deliver the second run of the Foundational Leadership Programme for Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers from 16 to 18 May 2022.

The second edition of the Chandler Good Government Index (the “CGGI”, or the “Index”) launched today in Singapore. Designed by the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG), the Index is the world’s most comprehensive index of effective national government. It shows the importance of investing in enhancing the capabilities of public servants and the structures they operate within, to achieve a better and more sustainable future. This year’s edition builds on the success of the inaugural Index launched in 2021 and comes at a critical time as governments around the world look to recover from the pandemic.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has concluded its inaugural working visit to Rwanda from 19 to 22 April 2022, led by Executive Director Wu Wei Neng.

The Chandler Institute of Governance co-organised and delivered a 2-day expert sharing session on enhancing investment promotion and the ease of doing business with the Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) on the 12 and 13 April 2022.

51 young public servants were inaugurated as the first cohort of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) Programme in a ceremony held in Nairobi, Kenya. A delegation from the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) attended the ceremony, which was presided over by the former President of Liberia, H.E Ellen Johnson Sirleaf; and the Kenyan Head of Public Service, Dr. Joseph Kinyua.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and the National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), thus formalising a partnership that began back in 2019.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) collaborated with the Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) and Punjab's (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the second round of the Developing Confident and Critical Thinkers through Case Study Writing programme from 13 December 2021 to 9 February 2022.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Temasek Polytechnic, Singapore (TP) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 26 January 2022, establishing a partnership between two organisations that share a commitment to lifelong learning and capability development.

The National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) gathered public sector officials and leaders, government practitioners, and academics for a workshop on The Chandler Good Government Index from Singapore and Application to National Governance in Vietnam on 30 November 2021. The workshop was held in-person at the NAPA campus in Hanoi. Attendees from other cities in Vietnam and around the world joined via video conference.

The Chandler Academy of Governance (CAG) conducted the Public Sector Finance Management Programme for the Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) from 28 to 29 September 2021. The programme was attended by 14 officers from MINDEF and the Singapore Armed Forces.

CIG, Kenya's Public Service Commission, Emerging Public Leaders (EPL) and Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF) launch the Kenya Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship Programme that will support the development of 50 future government leaders annually, focusing on public-sector specific leadership development, ethics cultivation and citizen-centred government delivery. The Fellowship will include year-round responsive training, hands-on mentorship, community service engagement and continuous career development support, including networking opportunities among pan-African alumni.

Training is a critical part of every organisation’s staff development ecosystem. Good training can motivate and inspire employees, build culture and esprit de corps, impart essential workplace skills and knowledge, and give people a safe space to reflect, share views and build competency. Governments worldwide spend billions of dollars collectively on public sector training. How can governments choose the best trainers to conduct courses and workshops for public servants?

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) collaborated with the Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) and IDinsight to design and deliver the Policy Design and Administration in Public Health Programme for 30 officers in the DOH from 4 to 11 August 2021.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has collaborated with Zambia's National Health Insurance Management Authority (NHIMA) to design and deliver a set of Performance Management and Leadership Workshops for Senior Leaders and Managers between 28 July 2021 and 6 August 2021.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Bangladesh’s BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on 6 July 2021. The MOU establishes a partnership between both organisations to drive collaboration in designing innovative capacity building initiatives, the delivery of capacity building initiatives, the joint development of knowledge products, and communities of practice for public officers in Asia.

The first Chandler Good Government Index (The “CGGI”, or the “Index”) launched today in Singapore. It is the world’s most comprehensive index of effective national government. It has been designed, by the Chandler Institute of Governance, to show the importance of investing time and energy into enhancing the skills of public servants and the structures they operate within in order to deliver a better, more sustainable future.

We invite you to attend the inaugural launch of the Chandler Good Government Index on 26 April 2021 at 9:30am UTC/GMT. The Chandler Good Government Index is an annual index that measures the effectiveness of governments in 104 countries across the world.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) collaborated with Punjab’s (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the Foundational Leadership Programme for Provincial Civil Service (PCS) officers from 2 to 6 February 2021.

CIG is collaborating with the Punjab Small Industries and Export Corporation (PSIEC) in India to design and deliver the Planning, Developing, and Managing Successful Industrial Parks Programme from 2 February to 3 March 2021. The virtual programme supports the enhancement of industrial park planning, development, management strategies, and improves the ease of doing business and job creation in the State of Punjab.

Vietnam's National Academy of Public Administration (NAPA) and the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) gathered public sector officials, government practitioners, and academics for a workshop on Building Competency for Working in the International Environment on 17 December 2020.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is collaborating with India's Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) to design and deliver the Investment Promotion Skills Development Programme from 18 November to 22 December 2020.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) is collaborating with the Leadership Academy for Development (LAD) and Punjab's (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to design and deliver the Developing Confident and Critical Thinkers through Case Study Writing and Teaching programme from 16 to 27 November 2020.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has appointed Mr Arvind Uppal, Chairman of Whirlpool India, as member of its Advisory Council on 13 August 2020.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and Pubjab's (India) Department of Investment Promotion through the Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) have been working closely since 27 February 2020, to enhance investment promotion and management strategies to drive investments into the State of Punjab. A Collaboration Agreement was signed on 22 May 2020 between CIG and Invest Punjab.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) has appointed Mr Lee Kok Fatt as Chairman of its Board of Directors, and Dr Gyanendra Badgaiyan as a member of its Board of Directors. Both appointments will take effect on 1 March 2020.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) will work closely with Punjab’s (India) Mahatma Gandhi State Institute of Public Administration (MGSIPA) to enhance Punjab’s government training and leadership development systems.

The Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) and India’s Punjab Bureau of Investment Promotion (Invest Punjab) began a partnership on 27 February 2020 to enhance the strategies and processes for engaging investors and encouraging investments in Punjab. This partnership takes place under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of Punjab formalised on 26 February 2020.