阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯
| 阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯 Albert Winsemius | |
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.jpg) 阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯（1971年） | |
| 聯合國新加坡調查團 | |
| 任期 1961—1984 | |
| 繼任 | 後來廢除 |
| 個人資料 | |
| 出生 | 1910年2月26日 荷蘭呂伐登 |
| 逝世 | 1996年12月4日（86歲） 荷蘭海牙 |
| 國籍 | 荷蘭 |
| 配偶 | Aly Winsemius-Schreiber[1] |
| 兒女 | 一子二女 |
| 專業 | 經濟學 |
阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯（Albert Winsemius，1910年2月26日—1996年12月4日）是荷蘭的經濟學家，在1961至1984年長期擔任新加坡的經濟顧問，他帶領聯合國調查團前往新加坡[2]，主導新加坡的國家經濟發展策略。
家庭
阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯和Aly Winsemius-Schreiber結婚，有三個兒女及八個孫子女[1]。
事業
In 1960, Dr Winsemius led the United Nations team to examine Singapore’s potential in industrialization. At that time, Singapore had just attained self-government and was facing high unemployment and growing population. He presented a 10-year development plan to transform Singapore from an entrepot trade port into a centre of manufacturing and industrialization.
His first emphasis was on creating jobs and attracting foreign investment. Labour-intensive industries, such as the production of shirts and pajamas, were expanded. He also encouraged the large-scale public housing programme, believing that it would bolster the country's image, thus attractive to investors. One of his earliest pieces of advice was not to remove the statue of Stamford Raffles as it was a symbol of public acceptance of the British heritage and could alleviate concerns that investors have toward a new socialist government. With his help, Singapore attracted big oil companies like Shell and Esso to establish refineries here.
During his term as Chief Economic Advisor from 1961 to 1984, Dr Winsemius worked closely with Lee Kuan Yew, Goh Keng Swee and later with Goh Chok Tong. He visited the country two or three times a year to review economic performance indicators and to discuss macro-economic strategy with government planners.[4]
In the 1970s, Singapore was upgrading its industrial capacity to use higher technological methods, including electronics. He personally went to persuade large Dutch electronics companies like Philips to set up production plants in Singapore. He also proposed that Singapore could be developed as a financial centre, as well as an international centre for air traffic and sea transport. Over the next twenty years, these predictions proved to be accurate.
In 1983, Dr Winsemius retired as Singapore's economic advisor, at the age of 74. He was then quoted saying, "I leave with a saddened heart. It (Singapore) has become part of my life, more or less. It can do without me. It could do without me years ago. But it became part of my life. So I will shed a few tears, imaginary tears." Singapore was a country he regarded almost as home.
過世
阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯在1996年12月4日因為肺炎在荷蘭過世[5]。李光耀在給魏森梅斯的慰問信中寫到：「阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯對新加坡的發展有深切的個人興趣，這是新加坡的幸運。新加坡和我非常感激他對新加坡投入的時間、精力及發展，我榮幸認識他，可以有這一位朋友。」
阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯在被問到他身為經濟學家的生涯時，他說：「其中有許多的滿足，也許不像建築師可以看着他的作品，說：『這是我作的』，但滿足是在於知道你對於一些你不認識的人的福祉有了貢獻……。」
獎項
阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯由於其對新加坡的經濟發展貢獻得到許多榮譽[6]。1967年時總統尤索夫·伊薩授與他傑出服務勳章。1970年時被新加坡國立大學授與榮譽學位。1976年時他得到了全國工會大會的榮譽五一金獎[7]。
相關條目
參考資料
| 關於阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯 的圖書館資源 |
| 阿爾伯特·魏森梅斯的作品 |
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- ^ 1.0 1.1 Ong, Christopher. Albert Winsemius. Singapore Infopedia. National Library Board Singapore. [4 June 2015].
- ^ Leipziger, Danny. Lessons from East Asia. Ann Arbor: University of Michigan Press. 1997: 240. ISBN 0-472-08722-3.
- ^ SDWA and NUSDeltares receive Winsemius Awards. NUS News. National University of Singapore. [4 June 2015].
- ^ Chua, Lee Hoong. Death of Dr Albert Winsemius. [9 January 2015].
- ^ Tan, Rachel. Proven wrong - by a fish. [9 January 2015].
- ^ Tamboer, Kees. Albert Winsemius, 'founding father' of Singapore. [9 January 2015].
- ^ Singapore's trusted guide. [9 January 2015].