[Policy Dialogue Series] The Still Unending Pandemic: Need a policy breakthrough?

Dear Colleagues and Students,

 

The Division of Public Policy of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), together with the Department of Asian and Policy Studies and the Academy of Hong Kong Studies of The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK), cordially invite you to attend the following Policy Dialogue Series featuring Professor Anthony Cheung, former Secretary and Transport and Housing (2012-17), and now Adjunct Research Chair Professor of Public Administration at EdUHK and Adjunct Professor at HKUST, and Professor Lui Tai-lok, Chair Professor of Hong Kong Studies at EdUHK.

 

Policy Dialogue Series 2022-23:

 

The Still Unending Pandemic: Need for a policy breakthrough?

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has lasted much longer than most people expected when it first broke out in early 2020. The World Health Organization chief recently said that “We are not there yet, but the end is in sight.” (14 September 2022). While scepticism and uncertainty remain as to how soon that end will come, most countries are making their way back to normal; borders are reopened, and social restrictions lifted for the sake of economic revival. Hong Kong is caught in a conundrum where its Covid regime seems neither here nor there—not stringent enough for reopening to the mainland and too stringent for reconnecting to the world. A policy breakthrough is needed otherwise the city risks losing its vibrancy and international competitiveness. Hence the newly relaxed “0+3” requirement for inbound visitors is a much-welcomed step forward. But is it enough? Is an endgame in sight?

 

Date

29 October 2022 (Saturday)

Time

10:00 am – 12:00 noon (Hong Kong Time, UTC+8)

Format

ZOOM webinar

Language

English

 

Speakers

Professor Anthony B.L. Cheung, EdUHK/HKUST

Professor Lui Tai-lok, EdUHK

Professor Donald Low, HKUST

 

Moderator

Professor Naubahar Sharif, HKUST

 

Registration

https://bit.ly/3eYHhF8

 

About the Policy Dialogue Series

 

The two universities cooperate again to host The Policy Dialogue Series which began in 2018-19 and is now in its fifth annual series. Professor Anthony Cheung and Professor Lui Tai-lok will be joined by other speakers in the relevant fields to explore some critical issues and public policy challenges facing Hong Kong. The Policy Dialogue Series is interactive and encourages the participation of the EdUHK and HKUST communities as well as members of the public who are concerned about Hong Kong’s future.

 

Date and Time

Topic

Registration

 

3 December 2022 (Sat)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Development vs. Environment:

An irreconcilable dilemma?

https://bit.ly/3BCOWkk

 

7 January 2023 (Sat)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Giving Hope to Young People:

What matters and how?

https://bit.ly/3f7yLDV

 

11 February 2023 (Sat)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Hong Kong and the World:

Still connected and valued internationally?

https://bit.ly/3qYXoFs

 

18 March 2023 (Sat)

10:00 am – 12:00 noon

Education and Science:

Does STEM education matter in Hong Kong’s move into an innovation & technology hub?

https://bit.ly/3SmlPZ3

 

In light of the implementation of public health measures mitigating the spread of the COVID-19 disease, the Policy Dialogue Series will adopt an online mode via Zoom.

All are welcome!