To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River Delta A Blueprint for Hong Kong Mr Stanley Ko, Chairman Hong Kong Coalition of Service Industries

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Background & Methodology Initiated by HKCSI in May 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 Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong The Core Idea “Hong Kong should position itself to become the services metropolis of the Pearl River Delta region”

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Outcome of the Study  A blueprint with long-term vision towards Hong Kong/PRD integration in the next 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 Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Winning with the HK/PRD Combination Key Vision Statements Vision & Positioning HK/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 Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Winning with the HK/PRD Combination Key Vision Statements Institutional Structure HK/PRD in partnership –Clear definitions of respective roles –Strong institutional linkage Mobility of People HK 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 Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Winning with the HK/PRD Combination Key Vision Statements Infrastructure Coordination & Construction A 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 & Promotion HK/PRD = the most dynamic financial, tourism, distribution and information hub –Competitiveness through competition among HK/PRD enterprises –HK and PRD cooperate in promotion and business facilitation Services Excellence HK/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 Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Winning with the HK/PRD Combination Ten 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)

To be the Services Metropolis of the Pearl River Delta A Blue Print for Hong Kong Conclusion:The Winning Formula for Hong Kong “Leading Edge” and “Internationality”