After two turbulent years, Hong Kong has entered a new phase of its development. In June 2020, the National People’s Congress Standing Committee enacted a national security law for implementation in Hong Kong. On 11 March, the National People’s Congress made a Decision to improve Hong Kong’s electoral laws to ensure “Patriots Govern Hong Kong” and “One Country, Two Systems” will be smoothly implemented in the years to come.

Since its establishment in 2009, Savantas Liberal Arts Academy has dedicated itself to promoting understanding of politics and public policies, including the advancement of quality democracy under “One Country, Two Systems”. The Public Policy Study Programme to be launched in late May will bring together a highly diverse group of experts with deep experience in public policy-making and implementation. SLAA believes that through participation in this intensive, 12-week programme, both the teachers and students will be able to work together to deepen understanding of the political, social and economic challenges facing Hong Kong and identify workable solutions.

Requirements: Anyone of 18 years old or above
Date: 29 May – 14 August 2021 (every Saturday, 12 sessions)
Time:3-5pm
Venue:Hong Kong Art, 3/F, Kuo Wah Building, 342 Hennessy Road,Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese/ Putonghua
Fee: HK$2,000
Enrollment:
Online registration https://bit.ly/2QC865O
Scan QR code:

Closing date: 21 May (Seats are available with pre-registration on a first-come-first serve basis)
Enquiry: Email: enquiry@savantas.org; Tel: 2115 9999
*Course Completion Certificate will be issued to participants with an attendance rate of 80% and above.

Speakers and Topics:
29 May – 14 August at 3-5pm on Saturdays for 12 sessions

29/5	Mrs Regina IP, GBS, JP Chair, New People’s Party	Electoral Reform and Implications for Hong Kong’s Constitutional Development
5/6	Mr LAI Tung Kwok, GBS, IDSM, JP Former Secretary for Security	HKSAR’s National Security Law – Past, Present and Future
12/6	Dr KO Wing Man, GBS, JP Former Secretary for Food and Health	Hong Kong’s Medical and Health System – Strengths and Challenges
19/6	Professor LING Kar Kan, SBS Former Director of Planning	Town Planning and Development of Hong Kong
26/6	Mr LAU Lai Chiu, SBS Former Director of Lands	Hong Kong’s Land Policy
3/7	Professor Joe C.B. LEUNG, MH, BBS, JP Honorary Professor, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, The University of Hong Kong	Social Security and Welfare
10/7	Mr Joseph YAM, GBM, GBS, JP Member of the Executive Council	The Status of Hong Kong as an International Financial Centre
17/7	Dr FANG Zhou Research Director of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute	The Development of the Greater Bay Area
24/7	Professor YANG Yongheng Professor, School of Public Policy & Management, Tsinghua University	The 14th Five-Year Plan (presentation through online format)
31/7	Professor LAM Wai Fung Professor of Department of Politics and Public Administration, The University of Hong Kong	Social Innovation for Sustainable Society
7/8	Mr Stephen LAW Managing Director of ANS Capital Limited	Financial Services and Fintech
14/8	Ms Maria TAM, GBM, GBS, JP Deputy Director, HKSAR Basic Law Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress	The Basic Law – Original Intent and Fundamental Principles