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December 24, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 81 Economic & Employment —— Preparing Young People for Hong Kong’s Economic Transition Hong Kong, as an externally-oriented economy, has been affected as the global environment has become more challenging, due to the slowing global economy, prospects of increased protectionism and increases in geopolitical tensions. Youth, as the engine of social progress and economic development, are an important component of human capital. How do young people view the economic prospects of Hong Kong, given the economic transition and the increasingly competitive environment? Their perspectives on economic development strategies, as well as their personal career planning and preparation, are issues worthy […]
December 24, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 79 Society and Livelihood —— Enabling Robust Cross-border Health Services for Hong Kong Residents Hong Kong is renowned for its healthcare system, which operates on a dual-track basis comprising both the public and private sectors that complement each other. The public healthcare sector, subsidised by the Government, provides affordable and appropriate services to meet the needs of citizens. However, the healthcare system is overwhelmed due to the increasing ageing population and the growing number of chronic disease patients, all while facing a shortage of healthcare manpower. Thus, society must seek other measures to address these issues and achieve the […]
December 6, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 80 Youth Development —— Youth Uniformed Groups in Nurturing Young People There are various youth uniform groups (UGs) around the world; some are established by community-based organisations, and some by governments. The current-term Government has strived to promote youth development. Mentioned in its first Youth Development Blueprint, the Government encouraged more young people to join a UG as one of its whole-person development measures. Currently, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau provides regular subvention to 11 community UGs. There are 8 UGs under the Security Bureau. As society continues to change, and the Government pays more attention to promoting […]
September 24, 2024
The Youth Research Centre (YRC) of The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) today (24 September) announces the results of a survey undertaken among 1,082 local young people, titled “Good Deeds: Encouraging Youth People to Volunteer”. Consisting of an online questionnaire conducted from 12 to 22 July, 20 case studies and 7 focus group interviews with youth workers with extensive volunteer experience, the study surveyed a total of 1,082 HKFYG members aged 15 to 34.
June 16, 2024
Youth I.D.E.A.S. 78 Economic & Employment —— Reasserting Hong Kong’s Reputation as a Culinary Capital As an international metropolis, Hong Kong has enjoyed a worldwide reputation as a culinary capital. Hong Kong’s food culture is not only based on its traditional Chinese heritage but is also deeply influenced by various global cultures, forming a unique mix of East and West. The interplay between food and tourism, one of the four pillar industries, showcases Hong Kong’s attraction while supporting important economic and social development. However, maintaining Hong Kong’s reputation in this aspect is increasingly challenging as many nearby Asian cities have rapidly […]
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