Social Development in Hong Kong: Development Issues Identified by Social Development Index (SDI) |
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Authors: | Hoi-wai Chua Anthony K W Wong Daniel T L Shek |
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Institution: | (1) The Hong Kong Council of Social Service, 15 Hennessy Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong;(2) Department of Applied Social Sciences, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Kowloon, Hong Kong |
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Abstract: | Surviving the aftermaths of the Asian Financial Crisis and SARS in 2003, Hong Kong’s economy has re-gained its momentum and
its economic growth has been quite remarkable too in recent few years. Nevertheless, as reflected by the Social Development
Index (SDI), economic growth in Hong Kong does not seem to have benefited the people of the city at large as we see social
qualities such as cohesion, security, equity, and empowerment are gradually eroded. This paper aims to summarize the current
state of social development in Hong Kong based on the SDI-2008 and identify the major social, political and economic challenges
that are confronted by Hong Kong. Based on the findings, a range of policy options proposed for promoting a more balanced
approach to social and economic development are discussed. The article illustrates the utility of social indicators research
such as the SDI in assessing quality of life and assisting related social planning initiatives in Asian communities such as
Hong Kong. |
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