Social governance

Global population aging reflects on intergenerational justice

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The deadline for Britain's "hard Brexit" is imminent, and the uncertain future has made many young people feel despair about the future. Young people prefer to remain in the European Union, while older people prefer to leave the European Union. The generational gap emerged in the referendum two and a half years ago. The younger generation cannot influence the overall situation. They see their opportunities for free migration, work and study being stifled, and they will have to bear the consequences of Brexit at the mercy of the older generation for a long time to come. At present, the number of young voters has increased by 1.5 million. If history can repeat itself, I believe there will be a different outcome. The history of intergenerational injustice continues, and calls for a second referendum are rising, creating another democratic crisis.

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A talent training system for Hong Kong’s governance must be established

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Hong Kong society has always been in demand for governance talents. At present, those who are directly involved in relevant work in Hong Kong mainly participate in Hong Kong's public affairs within the SAR government system through appointments, elections, or promotions in the civil service; they shoulder different roles and functions in the field of Hong Kong governance. The SAR government and various social institutions, organizations and groups have been providing relevant courses or training with a view to cultivating more local governance talents.

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Changes in public sentiment and public opinion structure in Carrie Lam’s first year of administration

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The concept of "one country, two systems" requires "seeking common ground while reserving great differences." It is natural for a pluralistic society to have different opinions. Faced with the long-term accumulation of antagonism among citizens and public opinion, "great reconciliation" to resolve conflicts is believed to be the wish of most citizens. The new government focuses on improving people's livelihood and dealing with long-standing and difficult issues such as land and housing. In particular, it needs to seek compromise and consensus. This article will use opinion polls and big data technology to analyze whether the polarized atmosphere in society has eased after the first anniversary of Carrie Lam's administration from the perspective of the chief executive's popularity, public sentiment and changes in public opinion.

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Lam’s first anniversary marks the rise of moderate politics

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Repairing social divisions is the common aspiration of most citizens and is also the top priority in Carrie Lam’s election declaration. On the first anniversary of the new government’s administration, can it cool down social conflicts? There is a gentle breeze blowing in the political arena, and public opinion is tired of radicalism. Has the "Third Way" that advocates moderate politics created conditions for rebuilding harmony?

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Looking at the differences between "one country, two systems" from Hong Kong and international perspectives

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"One country, two systems" is an unprecedented attempt and relies on the joint efforts of policymakers and people in society. In order to ensure that "one country, two systems" can be implemented stably and long-term, it must be continuously reviewed to provide the government and the public with a reliable reference. Democratic Thoughts compiled the first "One Country, Two Systems" index last year on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. It is published every six months. This week it released the third index in an attempt to comprehensively evaluate the implementation of "One Country, Two Systems".

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The SAR government’s smart customer service needs to be improved urgently

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Experience from around the world shows that effective government electronic services can promote connections and business transactions between citizens and governments. It is a general trend for governments to use advanced technology to develop and improve service quality. In recent years, many international organizations have also continued to pay attention to the situation of local governments. .

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Hong Kong youth’s “Chinese” identity changes from negative to positive

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The issue of Hong Kong's youth has become a national issue, and national identity has become the focus of the news. The Hong Kong Citizen Identity Survey published by the University of Hong Kong Minyan at the end of last year showed that the rate of Hong Kong young people (18 to 29 years old) claiming to be Hong Kongers rose to 69.7%, a record high in the 20 years since the handover, while the rate of self-proclaimed "Chinese" There is only 0.3%, which is the lowest record since the return. This result was widely reported by the media, and the public generally believed that Hong Kong youth did not identify with Chinese identity.

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Improve performance reporting to consolidate citizens’ trust in the government

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Looking around the world, many governments are facing the challenge of building public trust. The SAR government is no exception in this regard. Although this is not a problem unique to Hong Kong society, it is generally believed that the stronger the foundation of trust between the government and the people, the more conducive it is to governance and the sustainable development of society.

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Introducing “Social Impact Bonds” to Promote Sustained Civil Participation

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The divisions and divisions that have emerged in Hong Kong society in recent years have attracted much attention, and uniting the society has become Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor's top priority after taking office. The deep-seated contradictions in society in terms of economic development, people's livelihood and political system have not been properly resolved. At the same time, there are data showing that people's sense of belonging to Hong Kong has declined, the Gini coefficient has reached a new high, the income gap between people has continued to widen, and upward social mobility has become more difficult. All of the above have raised concerns about the tolerance and care that Hong Kong has always cherished. and other social values have been severely impacted. Repairing the cracks in society is not easy.

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