To be the Services Metropolisof the Pearl River Delta

A Blueprint for Hong Kong

Mr Stanley Ko, ChairmanHong Kong Coalition of Service Industries

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Background & MethodologyBackground & Methodology

Initiated by HKCSI in May 2002

23 project members participated in the study

11 brainstorming meetings, a questionnaire survey and a study visit to Guangzhou

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

The Core IdeaThe Core Idea

““Hong Kong should position Hong Kong should position itself to become the itself to become the

services metropolis of the services metropolis of the Pearl River Delta region”Pearl River Delta region”

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Outcome of the StudyOutcome of the Study

A blueprint with long-term vision towards Hong Kong/PRD integration in the next 15-20 years.

• A comprehensive view of the key issues across three levels of analysis, from strategic, systemic to market dynamic issues.

• A set of 80 recommendations.

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Winning with the HK/PRD CombinationWinning with the HK/PRD CombinationKey Vision StatementsKey Vision Statements

Vision & PositioningVision & Positioning

HK/PRD = the services megalopolis of China & the worldHK/PRD = the services megalopolis of China & the world

HK = management & professional centre, the services metropolis of the HK/PRD megalopolis

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Winning with the HK/PRD CombinationWinning with the HK/PRD CombinationKey Vision StatementsKey Vision Statements

Institutional StructureInstitutional Structure

HK/PRD in partnershipHK/PRD in partnership– Clear definitions of respective roles– Strong institutional linkage

Mobility of PeopleMobility of People

HK is a place of talents, and a place to attract talentsHK is a place of talents, and a place to attract talents– a centre of quality human resources– attracts the best talents– enhances mobility of talents

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Winning with the HK/PRD CombinationWinning with the HK/PRD CombinationKey Vision StatementsKey Vision Statements

Infrastructure Coordination & ConstructionInfrastructure Coordination & ConstructionA fully connected HK/PRDA fully connected HK/PRD– An integrated transport infrastructure– HK is the transport hub for PRD– HK/PRD as hub for the country and the world

Market Facilitation & PromotionMarket Facilitation & PromotionHK/PRD = the most dynamic financial, tourism, distribution and inHK/PRD = the most dynamic financial, tourism, distribution and information hubformation hub– Competitiveness through competition among HK/PRD enterprises– HK and PRD cooperate in promotion and business facilitation

Services ExcellenceServices ExcellenceHK/PRD offering the most vibrant and efficient servicesHK/PRD offering the most vibrant and efficient services– HK = financial and professional centre, with PRD = office centre– HK/PRD = world class tourist destination– HK = environmental services centre– HK = Fifth Avenue, while PRD = mega shopping centre

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Winning with the HK/PRD CombinationWinning with the HK/PRD CombinationTen Priority RecommendationsTen Priority Recommendations

• Promotional programme for the PRDPromotional programme for the PRD• Representative and collective voicesRepresentative and collective voices• Recognition of qualificationRecognition of qualification• Educational excellenceEducational excellence• Mobility of businessmenMobility of businessmen• Talent poolTalent pool• Portability of welfarePortability of welfare• Border efficiencyBorder efficiency• Port AlliancePort Alliance• Environmental collaborationEnvironmental collaboration

…………(Total 80 Recommendations)(Total 80 Recommendations)

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River DeltaA Blue Print for Hong Kong

Conclusion:Conclusion: The Winning Formula for The Winning Formula for Hong KongHong Kong

“Leading Edge”

and

“Internationality”