This preparatory briefing will establish a shared understanding of Singapore’s social policy and administrative model before the delegation departs. It will place the subsequent study visits in their institutional, economic and societal context and define the questions that are most relevant to German social security institutions.

Particular attention will be paid to distinguishing features that are specific to Singapore from operating principles that may be transferable. These include clear institutional responsibilities, coordinated policy implementation, shared infrastructure, consistent performance measurement and the ability to connect strategic objectives with operational delivery.

The briefing will also prepare the delegation to examine efficiency in a differentiated manner. Administrative speed and low operating costs will be considered alongside access to services, social coverage, quality, public trust and the protection of people who require additional assistance.