Beyond Conventional Wisdom – Steps to Diversified Development
Submission on the 2008-09 Policy Address
Press Conference
There is a general view that Hong Kong lacks a sense of new direction and is not sufficiently strong to overcome the external challenges arising from globalization, as well as the internal pressures from the deteriorating socio-economic conditions of Hong Kong. Against this background, the Professional Commons believes that the Hong Kong Government’s policies should, in essence, be forward-looking, encouraging of diversity, sustainability, and providing opportunities for all, as well as being “people-oriented”.
Based on our research results, we have proposed a list of policy proposals for the consideration of the Chief Executive in the preparation of the 2008-09 Policy Address. Our policy recommendations will cover the following areas:
| i. | Diversity and economic strategy; | |
| ii. | People’s livelihood and social mobility; | |
| iii. | West Kowloon Cultural District and cultural policy; | |
| iv. | Healthcare reform; | |
| v. | Climate change; and | |
| vi | Universal suffrage and better governance. |
You are cordially invited to attend this press conference. Details are as follows:
| Date: | 25th September 2008 (Thurs) |
| Time: | 2:00pm – 3:00pm |
| Venue: | The Professional Commons Office Room A, 10/F., Times Media Centre, 133 Wanchai Road, Wan Chai. |
| Speakers | Mr. Albert Kwong-tak Lai Mr. Charles Mok Mr. Dennis Kwok Mr. Stanley Ng |
| Enquiry: | (Tel) 8200 6332 / (E-mail) [email protected] |