Roles and Functions
The PMO has several roles and functions, with regards to the nation's politics. They are:
- To co-ordinate the activities of Ministries and the general policies of the Government and to provide overall policy direction
- To eradicate corruption and maintain readiness for elections
- To implement national research, innovation and enterprise strategies
- To strive for robust security, a networked government and a resilient Singapore
- To oversee, plan and co-ordinate multi-agency programmes and initiatives to engage the Overseas Singaporean community
- To ensure the efficient and effective management of public service officers through sound personnel policies in service conditions, career development and staff training
- To promote quality service and productivity
- To provide secretariat support to the Public Service Commission (PSC).
- To guide and co-ordinate whole-of-government efforts in the implementation of national population policies and programmes.
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