Pro-poor public social spending
We are reviewing the data to be used to compute this indicator. Singapore's system of taxes and benefits is fair and progressive, where those with greater needs receive more help. For example, comparing resident households living in the smallest dwelling type (1-2 room public housing flats) with all resident households, the former typically received double the average amount of Government subsidies and transfers per household member. Government subsidies and transfers include substantial broad-based subsidies in key domains (e.g., education, housing, healthcare), as well as targeted subsidies and transfers such as the Ministry of Education's Financial Assistance Scheme, the Ministry of Health's Community Health Assist Scheme, and the Ministry of Social and Family Development's ComCare assistance.
Source: Ministry of Social and Family Development
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