The Commission on Strategic Development ("Commission") was established in 1998 to explore the way forward for Hong Kong's long-term development strategies. In October 2005, the Chief Executive announced in the 2005-06 Policy Address that he looked upon the Commission as the most important advisory body of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and would substantially expand its membership by inviting talent from different fields.
The Commission provides a platform for all sectors of the community to explore with the Government major issues pertaining to Hong Kong's long-term development. The intention is to gauge a wide range of community views at the early stage of policy formulation to be considered by the relevant policy bureaux, thereby laying the foundation for formulating specific policies. The Commission's work can help make policy formulation more scientific and transparent, backed up by enhanced public participation and acceptance.
For operational efficiency, four committees with different terms of reference are set up, namely "Executive Committee", "Committee on Governance and Political Development", "Committee on Social Development and Quality of Life" and "Committee on Economic Development and Economic Cooperation with the Mainland". The Commission's four committees are served by a Secretariat established within the Central Policy Unit, which provides secretariat as well as research support.
Organization Chart of Commission on Strategic Development
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* The Central Policy Unit provides secretariat and research support services to the Commission on Strategic Development.