Topic: Singapore Urban Planning Committee, 1965

Long have the bustling islands of Singapore served as the one of the most important ports of Southeast Asia, acting as a connector between East Asia and Oceania to Europe, Africa, and India, and an important social, cultural, and political hub. The Republic of Singapore has also recently gained its independence from Malaysia, however, and its destiny now lies in its own hands. However, not everything in Singapore's future looks bright, with most of the population living in overcrowded slums, a small, local, noncompetitive market, ethnic rioting, and a GDP per capita only around $400 USD. With this in mind, delegates must find creative solutions to Singapore’s urban detriments, from industrialization, the facilitation of global transport, the creation of a financial sector, or the alleviation of the population from poverty, leading the country to grasp its full potential.

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