Youth Development Commission convenes 18th meeting
The Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, chaired the 18th meeting of the Youth Development Commission (YDC) today (March 27).
At the meeting, members were briefed by government representatives on the latest implementation progress of the Youth Development Blueprint since its release in December 2022. Members were pleased to note that bureaux and departments have been promoting youth development work at full steam in accordance with the guiding principles as stated in the Blueprint. Apart from implementing some 160 specific actions set out in the Blueprint and nearly 60 measures that were introduced in 2023, various policy bureaux have also introduced over 30 youth-related new measures in the past year in response to the latest social situation and needs of young people. This ensures that the Blueprint is progressing with the times and can continue to respond to the changing needs of young people.
At the meeting, the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) also reported on the latest developments of the Youth Link, which was established in September 2023. Members appreciated that the HYAB would continue to organise or provide a variety of activities for Youth Link members, covering youth dialogue sessions, exchange visits to the Mainland, participation in international affairs, volunteer services, special visits, etc, offering them opportunities to develop diverse talents and contribute to the community, and at the same time strengthening their communication and mutual trust with the Government. The Youth Link currently has over 18 000 youth members, effectively linking up participants of various government youth development programmes.
Mr Chan said, "Over the past two years, the Government has been implementing and actively updating the Blueprint measures on an ongoing basis. This clearly demonstrates the Government's commitment and determination to promoting long-term youth development. I extend my gratitude to all members for their active participation in the implementation and promotion of the Blueprint, as well as their collaboration with bureaux and departments to transform the vision of the Blueprint into reality - creating a fostering environment where our young people can flourish and unleash their full potential."
Youth Development Commission convenes 18th meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Youth Development Commission convenes 18th meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Chairman and members of Advisory Committee on Gifted Education appointed
The Government today (March 31) announced the reappointment of the incumbent Chairman and seven members, as well as the appointment of three new members including two new members recruited under the Member Self-recommendation Scheme for Youth (MSSY) to the Advisory Committee on Gifted Education (ACGE) for a two-year term effective from April 1, 2025.
The incumbent Chairman reappointed is Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung and the seven incumbent members reappointed are Professor Eric Chan Sze-yuen, Ms Joanne Chong Sze-pui, Ms Dung Yi-ping, Mr Lau Kwong-yip, Mr Rex Sham Pui-sum, Professor Tse Chi-kong and Ms Ayse Wong Oi-sze. The three newly appointed members are Dr Kong Novia Mozart, Mr Edwin Lau Wah-shun and Mr Charles Wong Shun-kit.
The Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin, said, "With the reappointment and new appointment of members to the ACGE, I am confident that the Gifted Education Fund (GE Fund) will continue to achieve outstanding results in promoting gifted education in Hong Kong, and enable more gifted students to unleash their potential, enriching the talent pool and enhancing the competitiveness of Hong Kong."
Dr Choi also expressed her gratitude to the three outgoing members, Mr Brian Cheng Ho-wai, Professor Chui Yat-hung and Dr Ada Li Yuen-yung, for their valuable contributions to and support for the ACGE over the years.
The GE Fund was established in 2016 to support the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education in optimising services, providing diversified student activities for gifted students, and arranging them to participate in more training, activities and competitions at the Hong Kong, cross-territory, national and international levels, thereby broadening their horizons and giving them more opportunities to showcase their talents. The GE Fund also supports different organisations to provide Off-school Advanced Learning Programmes for exceptionally gifted students to acquire high-quality and challenging learning experiences in a wider range of areas and even cross-disciplinary fields, and develop their multifaceted potential.
The ACGE advises the Secretary for Education on the overall policy and strategic development of gifted education in Hong Kong, new measures and initiatives for promoting gifted education, and the use and management of the GE Fund.
The membership list of the ACGE with effect from April 1, 2025, is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Eugene Chan Kin-keung
Non-official members
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Professor Eric Chan Sze-yuen
Ms Joanne Chong Sze-pui
Ms Dung Yi-ping
Dr Kong Novia Mozart #
Mr Lau Kwong-yip
Mr Edwin Lau Wah-shun *
Mr Rex Sham Pui-sum
Professor Tse Chi-kong
Ms Ayse Wong Oi-sze
Mr Charles Wong Shun-kit #
* new member
# new members recruited under the MSSY
Ex-officio members
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Permanent Secretary for Education
Deputy Secretary for Education (5)
Chairman, Board of Directors of the Hong Kong Academy for Gifted Education
Chairperson, Committee on Gifted Education of the Curriculum Development Council
