Chief Secretary Chan Kwok-ki chaired the 18th meeting of the Youth Development Commission, during which members were briefed on progress to date in implementing the Government’s Youth Development Blueprint.

Members heard that the Government is promoting youth development at full steam, in accordance with the blueprint, which was released in December 2022.

After 160 actions and nearly 60 measures specified in the blueprint were introduced in 2023, various policy bureaus introduced over 30 new measures in the past year in response to youngsters’ needs and an evolving social situation. 

At the meeting, the Home & Youth Affairs Bureau gave an update on Youth Link, which was established in September 2023.

Commission members expressed appreciation that the bureau is continuing to organise activities – including dialogue sessions, visits to the Mainland, participation in international affairs, volunteer activities, and special visits – for Youth Link members, offering them opportunities to develop diverse talents and contribute to the community, while strengthening their trust with the Government.

Youth Link links up participants in various government youth development programmes, and currently has over 18,000 members.

Mr Chan said the Government has been implementing and updating measures in the blueprint on an ongoing basis over the past two years, clearly demonstrating its commitment to long-term youth development.

He extended gratitude to commission members for their active participation in the blueprint’s implementation, and for collaboration with bureaus and departments to transform its vision into reality.