Economic Development Board

Singapore
Economic Development Board

Logo of the EDB
Agency overview
Formed August 1, 1961 (1961-08-01)
Jurisdiction Government of Singapore
Headquarters Raffles City Tower, 250 North Bridge Road, Singapore 179101
1°18′0″N 103°53′10″E / 1.30000°N 103.88611°E / 1.30000; 103.88611
Employees ~500 (2009)
Agency executives
  • Beh Swan Gin, Chairman
  • Yeoh Keat Chuan, Managing Director
Parent agency Ministry of Trade and Industry
Website http://www.edb.gov.sg

The Economic Development Board (EDB) is a statutory board of the Government of Singapore that plans and executes strategies to sustain Singapore as a leading global hub for business and investment.

Overview

The EDB is the lead government agency for planning and executing strategies to enhance Singapore’s position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore economy. It is responsible for designing and delivering solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. In this way, EDB seeks to create economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore, and help shape Singapore's economic future.

International presence

The EDB maintains 22 international offices in 12 countries:

Notable alumni

Some of the more notable figures in the Singapore government, business and the community circles have been associated with the EDB as Board members or staff are:

References

  1. ↑ "NUS Chairman Wong Ngit Liong to step down, succeeded by Hsieh Fu Hua". news.nus.edu.sg. National University of Singapore. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
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