Governance plays a key role in the development and prosperity of a country. With good governance, it is possible for a small, resource-limited and young country, like Singapore, to develop effectively and enjoy prosperity. Without good governance however, even countries endowed with abundant natural resources will not succeed. As Singapore looks forward to celebrating her 51st anniversary of nationhood on 9 August 2016, we decided to revisit the work of Professor Tommy Koh, Ambassador at Large,