The Government today announced the reappointment of 59 members of the Chief Executive's Policy Unit (CEPU) Expert Group for one year, starting from May 30.

CEPU Head Stephen Wong thanked the expert group members for putting forth their views and suggestions proactively, as well as for their generous sharing of expertise, insights and research findings in their respective fields over the past year. He said their contributions have provided important references for the Policy Address.

Mr Wong added that he looks forward to maintaining close liaison and co-operation with the expert group members in the coming year, and working together to assist the Government on the 2024 Policy Address goal of “Reform for Enhancing Development & Building Our Future Together”.

He noted that the interaction between the CEPU and expert group members took various forms in the past year, which included plenary meetings, forums, seminars, sharing sessions, group discussions, individual meetings, visits and written exchanges.

“The CEPU also invites universities and think tanks from the community that have received funding support under the Public Policy Research Funding Scheme and the Strategic Public Policy Research Funding Scheme to organise opening and concluding seminars.

“Members of the expert group are invited to provide views from their industry perspectives to enhance the applicability of the research studies. They also serve as external examiners for the two funding schemes, assisting in vetting relevant research proposals and advising on funding applications.”