Chapter 4: How Can We Work Together for the Good of Society?

• how do we achieve positive outcomes for society?

  addressing the needs of society, influencing decision-making in public affairs, strengthening citizens' sense of belonging
• what does addressing needs of society involve?

  involves responding to issues & challenges facing different groups in society as they are complex & people could benefit from more personalized attention & care
• what does influencing decision making in public affairs involve?

  involves making sound decisions to resolve societal problems as they are complex & require longer-term solutions
• how can the government create opportunities for the community to show care?

  by setting up structures & national programmes & providing resources in a targeted manner
• how can citizens address needs of society?

  by offering knowledge, skills & experiences & initiate new efforts, use resources, programmes & structures provided by government to supplement their efforts to address needs of society
• how can the government influence decision-making in public affairs?


  by providing citizens with equal & fair opportunities to participate & influence public policy decision-making
• how can citizens influence decision-making in public affairs?

  by sharing their opinions with the government through engagement platforms & working with the government to craft recommendations based on rigorous discussions & consensus
• what does strengthening citizens' sense of belonging involve?

  involves strengthening unity & bond among citizens making them attached to fellow citizens & their country, showing care & take action to help one another. feel that they have an important place in society & become more concerned about shaping the country's future
• how can he government strengthen the citizens' sense of belonging?

  by providing every citizen with a stake in the country's affair & structures & funding to strengthen citizens' sense of belonging
• how can citizens strengthen their sense of belonging?

  by sharing & building common spaces, experiences & values, building a sense of identity & attachment to the history, people & places in a country