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Facilitating a Digital Economy
Speech by PSCT at Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2008
Addressing the opening ceremony of the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2008 (CVCF 2008) on 18 November, the Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development (Communications and Technology), Mr Duncan Pescod, said that innovation and creativity were of great importance for Hong Kong to sustain continuous development, and even to excel in the globalization of markets. The Government would continue to create and maintain an enabling environment that promoted innovations and creativity in the city. An example was that the Chief Executive announced in his Policy Address last month that the Government would set up the Creative Industry Office to co-ordinate the work of different departments and work closely with the trades to boost the development of creative industries. Please continue reading Mr Pescod's speech here.
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Promoting Advanced Technology and Innovation
'Science in the Public Service' Fun Fair 2008
The Science in the Public Service - Fun Fair 2008 will be held on 14-16 November 2008 at the Victoria Park, Causeway Bay. The activities will include booths, pavilions, displays of special vehicles and equipment, workshops and fun programmes. The purpose of the Fun Fair is to let people know more about the scientific achievements of government bureaus and departments and the application of science and technology in providing services, to further enhance the public awareness towards science and to allow students to learn through fun. Many government bureaus and departments, including the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer will take part in the event. The GovHK and the GovWiFi Programmes will be showcased in the Fun Fair. For details about the Fun Fair, please click here.
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Facilitating a Digital Economy
Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2008
The Cyberport Venture Capital Forum 2008 (CVCF 2008) will be held in Cyberport on 18 November. The theme is to show ways to be creative in business in an unexpected or unusual way. CVCF provides the platform for investors, entrepreneurs and senior executives in the information and communications technology (ICT), media and creative industries to develop and build novel "contrarian" companies that could change the dynamics of doing business. Prominent international speakers will also share their experience in unearthing unusual and creative businesses. Office of the Government Chief Information Officer is the key sponsor of CVCF 2008. Registration has started and interested parties can visit the CVCF 2008 website at http://cvcf.cyberport.hk/ for details.
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The Digital 21 Strategy is the blueprint for the development of information and communications technology (ICT) in Hong Kong. It is updated regularly to take into account technological advancement and changing needs of the society.
On 21 December 2007, the Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development announced the fourth edition of the Digital 21 Strategy. The vision of the 2008 Digital 21 Strategy is "Advancing our achievements and seizing new opportunities: building on Hong Kong's position as a world digital city." To lay the foundation for ICT-enabled development in Hong Kong in the next decade, we have identified 5 key action areas for implementation between 2008 and 2010. These key action areas include -
- Facilitating a digital economy;
- Promoting advanced technology and innovation;
- Developing Hong Kong as a hub for technological cooperation and trade;
- Enabling the next generation of public services; and
- Building an inclusive, knowledge-based society.
You are welcome to browse the Digital 21 Strategy and related information which we have put together in this website.
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Listen to an introduction to the 2008 Digital 21 Strategy
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