Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer of Early Childhood Development Agency

Debated in Parliament on 4 Oct 2021.

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He Ting Ru questioned the appointment of the new CEO of ECDA, asking about the number of candidates, selection criteria, and why a CEO without early childhood experience was chosen.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, with the Public Service Division, considered several qualified candidates and found Mr Tan Chee Wee the most suitable.
Mr Tan was deemed suitable due to his prior experience in social sector planning and development at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports from 2006 to 2008.
The selection focused on his capabilities in macro-planning and human resource development for government-funded social services.
The decision highlighted the priority given to broader administrative and strategic experience over direct early childhood expertise.

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He Ting Ru

Ms He Ting Ru asked the Minister for Social and Family Development in relation to the appointment of the new Chief Executive Officer of the Early Childhood Development Agency (ECDA) from December 2021 (a) how many candidates were considered for the role; (b) what were the factors and qualifications considered for the candidates; and (c) why was the final decision made to appoint a CEO with no early childhood or educational experience.

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He Ting Ru questioned the appointment of the new CEO of ECDA, asking about the number of candidates, selection criteria, and why a CEO without early childhood experience was chosen.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, with the Public Service Division, considered several qualified candidates and found Mr Tan Chee Wee the most suitable.
Mr Tan was deemed suitable due to his prior experience in social sector planning and development at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports from 2006 to 2008.
The selection focused on his capabilities in macro-planning and human resource development for government-funded social services.
The decision highlighted the priority given to broader administrative and strategic experience over direct early childhood expertise.

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Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer of Early Childhood Development Agency

Debated in Parliament on 4 Oct 2021.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

He Ting Ru questioned the appointment of the new CEO of ECDA, asking about the number of candidates, selection criteria, and why a CEO without early childhood experience was chosen.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, with the Public Service Division, considered several qualified candidates and found Mr Tan Chee Wee the most suitable.
Mr Tan was deemed suitable due to his prior experience in social sector planning and development at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports from 2006 to 2008.
The selection focused on his capabilities in macro-planning and human resource development for government-funded social services.
The decision highlighted the priority given to broader administrative and strategic experience over direct early childhood expertise.

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He Ting Ru

Summary written by AI (learn more)

He Ting Ru questioned the appointment of the new CEO of ECDA, asking about the number of candidates, selection criteria, and why a CEO without early childhood experience was chosen.
The Ministry of Social and Family Development, with the Public Service Division, considered several qualified candidates and found Mr Tan Chee Wee the most suitable.
Mr Tan was deemed suitable due to his prior experience in social sector planning and development at the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports from 2006 to 2008.
The selection focused on his capabilities in macro-planning and human resource development for government-funded social services.
The decision highlighted the priority given to broader administrative and strategic experience over direct early childhood expertise.

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Appointment of New Chief Executive Officer of Early Childhood Development Agency

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