The author, reflecting on their journey to Micronesia for a renewable energy project, emphasizes the significance of a bilingual approach in global engagement, inspired by discussions with Hawaii's blockchain community. Critiquing a media figure’s dismissal of bilingualism, the author advocates for Lee Kuan Yew's policies, which transformed Singapore through a comprehensive bilingual education system. This policy mandates mastery of English and a mother tongue, promoting cultural identity while enhancing economic competitiveness, positioning Singapore as a global powerhouse.
"Our People Is Our Only Resource" reflects the essence of community and collaboration in leveraging local talent for development, emphasizing the importance of human capital in transforming societies.
Lee Kuan Yew's bilingual policy was visionary because it recognized language as a strategic asset, fostering both national identity and enhancing Singapore's global competitiveness.
#bilingual-education #sustainable-development #singapore #global-competitiveness #community-empowerment
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