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
Employees ~500 (2009)
Agency executives Yip, Leo, Chairman
Beh, Swan Gin, Managing Director
Parent agency Ministry of Trade and Industry
Website
http://www.edb.gov.sg

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Overview

The Economic Development Board (Abbreviation: EDB; Chinese: 经济发展局) 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.

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

EDB maintains 21 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 EDB as Board members or staff:

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