RI T3W1-2 Managing Competing Interests 2021

Q8. Managing Competing Interests •What are trade-offs? •Deciding between two or more things that cannot be obtained at the same time•Why are they unavoidable in govt. policymaking?•Because different groups of people have different priorities, needs and interests

Competing Interests & Trade-Offs•In deciding on what is good for society, the government must consider •These various competing interests•The limited resourcesavailable•What would benefitthe majority of society•Ultimately, a compromiseis achieved that addresses the concerns of all parties

Case Study : PMD Footpath Ban

Q9. Perspectives of Various Partiesriedu.padlet.org/bryan_tan/3ess3006•Stakeholders•E-scooter riders (delivery and recreational riders)•Pedestrians (includes cyclists and other users)•Businesses (e-scooter retailers and delivery companies)•The Government (MOT & LTA)

Case Study: SG’s Climate Change Policy

Discussion QuestionsAs you watch the video on the Singapore Green Plan 2030, (greenplan.gov.sg) note the measures proposed and consider the following questions:10.What are likely trade-offs that have to be made in Singapore’s move to become greener?11.How can compromisesbe reached such that the above trade-offs do not severely affect any particular group’s interests?

Q10. Trade-offs for a Greener SG?•Businesses: •Increased costs and decreased revenue (especially for specific industries e.g. energy and manufacturing) reducing profits•Individuals/consumers: •Wage cuts and unemployment for workers of affected industries•Increased costs of living and fewer choices (e.g. petrol/diesel vehicles)

Q11. Best Compromises? •Government aims to mitigate impact on various groups by •Adopting a balanced approach to meeting interests of various stakeholders (e.g.businesses, consumers and climate activists) and facilitating discussions between them•Giving incentives to encourage individuals and organisationsto reduce their carbon footprint and become more sustainable (e.g.$50m SG Eco Fund, BCA Green Mark etc.)•Promotingresearch and transparency so that various stakeholders have information to make decisions