Policy Address 2024 | Govt to enhance leadership, cross-bureau coordination mechanisms

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee delivers his third Policy Address today (Oct. 16) at 11 a.m.

Since taking office, the current-term Government has taken forward various reforms on cross-disciplinary coordination and governance culture so as to strengthen our governance systems, Lee said.

"We will enhance the leadership and cross-bureau co-ordination mechanisms, and fully leverage the leading and co-ordinating functions of Secretaries and Deputy Secretaries of Department."

The following committees and working groups will be established:

1. The Committee on Education, Technology and Talents, chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration with the Secretary for Education, Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, and Secretary for Labour and Welfare, as members, will co-ordinate and promote the integrated development of education, technology and talents. It will also expand connections, attract and cultivate talents, foster the development of technologies, and promote Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talents;
2. The Working Group on Developing Low-altitude Economy, led by the Deputy Financial Secretary, will kick-start projects with application prospects, formulate development strategies and action plans on the low-altitude economy, as well as take forward regulatory reform and plans for related infrastructural facilities;
3. The Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots, led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, will strengthen cross-departmental co-ordination and leverage community efforts, identifying and developing tourist hotspots of high popularity and with strong appeal in various districts; and
4. The Working Group on Promoting Silver Economy, led by the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration, will formulate measures to expedite the development of the silver industry in line with the daily needs of the elderly.

In addition, the government will strengthen the governance capabilities of the civil service, including strengthening civil service management, national studies and international training, civil service exchange programs between Hong Kong and the Mainland, and launching the governance talents development program.

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