Applicants, Temasek Foundation Water Leadership Programme (TFWLP)

Programme Objectives

1. The TFWLP is a unique initiative which aims to meet the needs of water leaders operating in Asian emerging markets that are adapting to the increasing water and sanitation demands placed on them.
2. This programme will expose participants to best practices in water utilities governance, practical guidance on managing water utilities effectively, and strategies to deal with existing and future challenges.

The two-week programme will include a combination of lectures by experienced faculty and practitioners, site visits and case studies to enhance learning effectiveness. Participants will be expected to share their knowledge and experience with their colleagues when they return to their home countries, and also demonstrate how they can implement change in their respective institutions within a 12 month period.

Participant Profile

The programme is designed for middle and upper level managers in local regional or national water utility authorities. It is also highly relevant to policymakers, public utilities officials, consultants, researchers and representatives of civil society who are concerned with the governance of water utilities.

Cost and Scholarships

Information on scholarships offered to eligible applicants is contained in the programme brochure and application form. In summary:
(i)     Full tuition expenses and hotel accommodation will be offered for participants from eligible countries (see Table 1 in application form).
(ii)    Applicants from countries not listed in Table 1 and from private sector companies will not be eligible for training scholarship, but are welcome to apply with their own source of funding.
(iii)   All participants are expected to cover their own airfare and per-diem.
(iv)    Lunch, tea breaks and ground transportation will be provided for the programme.
The programme fee for each self-funding participant is SGD $10,000.00 (inc. GST) without accommodation or SGD $12,000.00 (inc. GST) with accommodation at a modest hotel in Singapore.

Application Procedure

To view the full details or apply for this programme, please visit http://www.spp.nus.edu.sg/TFWLP_Programme.aspx