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Research and Development Systematic work undertaken to create new knowledge, products, processes or practical solutions. General View full entry

Ranking and Promotion The organisational processes used to assess employees comparatively and decide promotion readiness or outcomes. General View full entry

Research and Technology Work involving scientific or technical research and the development or application of technology. Digital and Technology View full entry

Report Lodging Co-pilot An AI-enabled SPF system guiding users through police reports at kiosks to produce more complete information for investigators. Home Affairs View full entry

Retirement Account The CPF account created for retirement savings and monthly payouts. Finance and Economy View full entry

Responsible, Accountable, Consulted, Informed A responsibility-assignment model identifying who is responsible, accountable, consulted and informed for each task or decision. General View full entry

Rear Admiral A two-star flag-officer rank in the Republic of Singapore Navy. Defence View full entry

Risk Assessment Management The process of recording, assessing, treating and monitoring risks associated with an activity or operation. General View full entry

A management panel that reviews officers’ performance or readiness comparatively using the agency’s framework and evidence. Cross-government View full entry

Resource Booking System A system for reserving shared resources such as equipment, facilities or services. Digital and Technology View full entry

Room Booking System A system for checking availability and reserving meeting rooms or other spaces. Digital and Technology View full entry

Residents' Committee A grassroots organisation serving residents in an HDB precinct through engagement, activities and community support. Community and Civic Life View full entry

Regional Capacity Centre for Clean Seas A regional centre that develops capacity, partnerships and knowledge for cleaner seas. Environment View full entry

Research Collaboration Agreement An agreement governing how organisations will conduct, fund, own and use the results of collaborative research. General View full entry

Root Cause Analysis A structured method for identifying the underlying causes of a problem rather than only treating its visible symptoms. General View full entry

Regional Capability Building Programme A regional programme that develops institutional skills and expertise through training, exchanges and technical assistance. International View full entry

Registry of Co-operative Societies The government registry responsible for registering and regulating co-operative societies in Singapore. General View full entry

Randomised Controlled Trial An evaluation design that uses random assignment to compare an intervention with a control or comparison condition. Cross-government View full entry

Resume Driven Development A tongue-in-cheek term for selecting technologies or practices mainly because they look impressive on a résumé rather than because they suit the work. General View full entry

Rare Disease Fund A charity fund that helps eligible patients with rare diseases afford high-cost medicines and treatment. Health View full entry

Register of Electors The official list of people entitled to vote in an election for a specified electoral division or period. General View full entry

Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry @ Home Singapore's public-engagement unit for gathering views and facilitating dialogue between the Government and residents. Cross-government View full entry

Response, Early Intervention and Assessment in Community Mental Health A community-based mental-health service that works with schools and families to assess and support children and adolescents with emotional or behavioural difficulties. Health View full entry

An assessment or interpretation of a situation or likely position based on the information available. Cross-government View full entry

A concise account given to bosses or colleagues who did not attend a meeting, visit or engagement, covering what was discussed, agreed, directed or left open. Cross-government View full entry

Recruit The rank held by a new enlistee undergoing basic military training. Defence View full entry

Regional Cooperation Agreement on Combating Piracy and Armed Robbery Against Ships in Asia A regional agreement and cooperation framework for sharing information and combating piracy and armed robbery against ships in Asia. International View full entry

Reconnaissance An advance visit to inspect a site, venue, route or operating environment before an event, exercise or activity. Cross-government View full entry

Records management

The systematic creation, classification, storage, retrieval, retention, transfer, preservation and disposal of official records. Cross-government View full entry

An exercise that stress-tests a proposal, plan or system by adopting an adversarial perspective to uncover weaknesses and improve the response. Cross-government View full entry