Tripartism in Singapore: A steward leadership approach to crisis management (COVID-19 case study)

This report explores how Singapore harnessed tripartism to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. It bolsters the 2020 report by providing an additional case study on the importance of tripartism and steward leadership during times of crisis.

Stewardship Asia Centre's Cherine Ang; Tripartite Collective

06 May 2022


This report explores how Singapore harnessed tripartism to navigate the COVID-19 crisis. It bolsters the 2020 report by providing an additional case study on the importance of tripartism and steward leadership during times of crisis.

This report illustrates how the various tripartite partners, guided by steward leadership, served as essential channels in disseminating information from the government, providing bottom-up feedback to policymakers and mitigating the impact of COVID-19 on employers and employees in Singapore. The report also discusses the implementation of COVID-19 advisories and provides insights into consensus-building amidst the uncertainties caused by the pandemic.

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