The magic of Meritocracy in nation building: how Lee did it

Day three of our study examines meritocracy as demonstrated by Lee Kuan Yew.
Laying strong emphasis on meritocracy, as exemplified by Lee Kuan Yew in Singapore’s transformation from a third-world to a first-world country, means prioritizing talent, ability, and performance over connections, wealth, or background in determining individual opportunities and the nation’s progress.