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Milestones in Practices of SGMDInformation collection from Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI), SG1960s1960The Industrialisation Programme for Singapore was drawn up by the UN Industrial Survey Mission, led by Dr Albert Winsemius.1961The Economic Development Board (EDB) was formed to promote industrialisation and economic development.Development of the Jurong Industrial Estate began.A Water Agreement was signed with Johor, giving the former City Council the right to draw raw water from the Skudai and Tebrau Rivers, and the Gunong Plai/Pontian Reservoirs.1963The Public Utilities Board (PUB) was established to handle the supply of electricity, water and piped gas in Singapore.1964The Singapore Tourist Promotion Board (STPB) was set up.1965EDB changed its emphasis in investment promotion and encouraged export-oriented industries.1968The Jurong Town Corporation (JTC) was formed to take charge of the development of industrial estates.The Government decided to develop Pulau Blakang Mati into a tourism resort (Sentosa). Sentosa Development Corporation was formed in 1972.1970s1972The National Productivity Board (NPB) was established.The National Wages Council (NWC) was established to strengthen tripartite relations between the government, workers and employers and provide guidelines on wage negotiations. 1973Singapore acceded to the General Agreement on Tariff and Trade (GATT) and participated in the Multilateral Trade Negotiations (MTN). 1976The Small Industry Finance Scheme was introduced. This was renamed the Local Enterprise Finance Scheme in 1991. 1979The Ministry of Trade and Industry was set up.The Council of Professional and Technical Education (CPTE) was formed to guide national manpower planning and set intake targets for the institutes of higher learning.The Skills Development Fund was established.1980s1980MTI formulated the Second Economic Plan to deal with the labour shortage and improve the low productivity performance of the economy.JTC drew up the master pl