Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation Limited
Announces Distinguished Program Committee Appointments Judy Tsui, Fred Teng and John MM Williamson Hong Kong, 9 October 2019
The Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation Limited has announced three influential appointments to its Program Committee, in advance of the Foundation’s first annual flagship event, the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum to be held in Hong Kong, November 18 and in Shenzhen, November 19-20, 2019. The Program Committee will serve to advise on the upcoming GBA Impact Forum, and on seminars, roundtables and other events to be organized by the Foundation on an ongoing basis. Programs and events will center around the Foundation’s research work to support the development of the 9+2 cities of the GBA, including Hong Kong, in a way that is sustainable, in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG). Dr. Judy Tsui, Senior Advisor at Institute for New Economic Thinking, Author and board director said, “I am excited to contribute to the research and debate of the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum. We are now witnessing the rapid development of the 11 Greater Bay Area cities, which together are becoming a global economic powerhouse. It is crucial that this development be supported by advances in education, investment environment, international collaboration, quality of life and harmonious living so that regional and global talent would embrace it as an attractive place to invest, live and work. “ Fred Teng, President of the America China Public Affairs Institute (ACPAI), remarked, “The Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation Limited is undertaking important work for the sustainable development of all the GBA cities. The Foundation’s research work will provide essential information to policy makers while its annual GBA Impact Forum and other programs will convene international and regional thought leaders for the sharing of critical insights. I am delighted contribute to this worthy endeavor.” John MM Williamson, Managing Director at GENERATIONS Limited, and Independent Non-Executive Director of Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEX), remarked on the need for an organization that would focus on sustainable development measurement and policy recommendations for the GBA 9+2 cities. “As we have seen in recent years, rapid growth and the widening gap in incomes, housing, education and job opportunities, have had a significant impact on society, and especially on the outlook for young people. I look forward to assisting the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum in creating programs that will lead to positive changes in attitude and policymaking, to the benefit of all stakeholders in the future. “The Foundation is honored to have the participation of Prof. Tsui, Mr. Teng and Mr. Williamson as distinguished members of our Program Committee” said Dr. C. K. Wong, Co-Founder of the Foundation. “With their assistance, our Forum and other events will have a larger impact, and we are grateful for their support. ### About the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation Limited The Greater Bay Area Impact Forum Foundation Limited is an NGO registered in Hong Kong. In addition to organizing its annual flagship event, the Greater Bay Area Impact Forum, the Foundation also funds research projects that support of the Foundation’s mission; organizes exchange programs for tertiary education institutions in the GBA area; and hosts regular talks and seminars for students and industry practitioners in chosen high impact areas. The 2019 Greater Bay Area Impact Forum will be held on November 18 in Hong Kong and November 19-20 in Shenzhen. About the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDG) In 2015, member countries of the United Nations (UN) adopted the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) with the objective to “end poverty and create shared prosperity on a healthy and peaceful planet”. The SDG comprises 17 goals and some 130 metrix outlined here Media Contact Robert T. Grieves T +852 2488 8866 | M +852 2487 8070 rgrieves@hamiltonadvisorsltd.com 大灣區影響力論壇基金會有限公司
任命三位傑出新成員 徐林倩麗博士、滕绍駿先生及莊偉林先生 香港,2019年10月9日—大灣區影響論壇基金會有限公司宣布任命3位新任委員進入其計劃委員會。基金會的首次年度旗艦活動大灣區影響論壇將於2019年11月18日在香港和11月19-20日在深圳舉行。 計劃委員會將為即將舉行的大灣區影響力論壇以及由基金會持續舉辦的研討會、圓桌會議和其他活動提供諮詢。基金會的各項計劃和活動將圍繞基金會的研究主題展開,以符合聯合國可持續發展目標(UN SDG)的可持續方式支持GBA包括香港在內的9 + 2城市的發展。 新經濟思維研究所資深顧問、作家、董事會成員徐林倩麗博士表示:「我很期待能夠為大灣區影響論壇的研究工作和相關討論作出貢獻。我們正見證大灣區11個城市的飛速發展,而整個灣區正迅速轉型為一個地域性甚至國際化的科技中心。更重要的是,區內的發展需要得到如更優質的教育、投資環境、國際合作、生活質素以及生活的和諧等各方面的支持。只有這樣,大彎區才能吸引區域內和世界各地的人材,將其視為具有吸引力的投資,生活和工作場所。」 美中公共事務協會(ACPAI)執行會長滕绍駿先生指出:「大灣區影響力論壇基金會有限公司正在會為區內城市的可持續發展提供關鍵性的幫助。基金會的研究工作將為施政者提供有效的參考數據。同時,大灣區影響力論壇及其他活動能夠召集國際和地區性的意見領袖,在平台上分享他們對於灣區發展的獨特見解。我很高興為這項別具意義的項目作出貢獻。」 GENERATIONS Limited 常務董事、香港交易所獨立非執行董事莊偉林(John MM Williamson)指出,大灣區需要一個專注地區研究工作的智庫機構,為區內9 + 2城市的可持續發展提供客觀參考和施政建議:「近年我們都觀察到,在收入、住屋、教育以及工作機會方面的快速增長及更懸殊的差距對社會,特別是年輕人的前景產生了重大影響。我期望透過協助大灣區影響力論壇制定不同的項目,為施政心態和政策制定帶來更加積極的變化,為社會上不同持份者帶來更全面的利益。」 基金會聯合創辦人黃仲翹博士發言表示:「基金會很榮幸有徐教授,滕先生和莊偉林先生三位傑出成員的加入。他們的加入將為大灣區影響力論壇以及其他的活動帶來更廣泛的影響。我們非常感謝他們的支持。」 # # # 關於大灣區影響力論壇基金會有限公司 大灣區影響力論壇基金會有限公司是在香港註冊成立的非謀利、非政府機構。基金會每年主辦旗艦會議「大灣區影響力論壇」,同時資助一些與基金會目標相符的研究項目,也協助青年組織和學生組織,通過離港外出交流學習和實習機會來拓闊視野,又定期舉辦午餐會、晚宴講座等活動,邀請年青學生,關鍵領域的行業實踐者進行互動交流,促進了解。2019 大灣區影響力論壇將於 11 月18 日在香港和 11 月 19 至 20 日在深圳舉辦。 關於聯合國可持續發展目標(UN SDG) 2015 年,聯合國成員國通過了「2030 年可持續發展議程」,以實現「消除貧困,在健康和平的地球上創造共同繁荣」的可持續发展目標。可持續发展目標包括 17點目標和約 130 項指標,詳情請參閱: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/sustainable-development-goals/ 媒體查詢 賀雪竹 Sherry
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