The Greater Pearl River Delta Business Council has made 47 strategic suggestions in response to the Outline of the Plan for the Reform & Development of the Pearl River Delta 2008-2020.

Released its findings today the council said it hopes its study report can facilitate the implementation of the outline.

The report covers two major areas - industries and livelihood matters - grouped into seven key headings with 47 strategic suggestions spanning 14 topics.

The seven key headings are:

* co-ordinating hard and soft infrastructure and facilitating information, passenger, logistics and capital flows;

* introducing new systems and common standards;

* streamlining procedures and lowering entry threshold;

* seeking sustainable development and forming a quality living area;

* integrating social service resources and facilitating cross-boundary living;

* furthering collaboration in education and technology co-operation and optimising overall workforce quality; and,

* enhancing financial infrastructure and guarding against financial risks.

For more on the report click here.