Apart
from the unprecedented focus on technology and innovation development, the
latest Policy Address announced last month also demonstrates Chief Executives
Carrie Lam’s commitment to transform the government’s technology practice.
Policies that include a new procurement arrangement and CE-led Steering
Committee on Innovation and Technology are considered by industry veterans and
former civil servants as a digital transformation within the Hong Kong SAR
Government.
“The
overall direction is positive and encouraging, but it also raises a lot of
question marks, particularly around the implementation,” Raymond Wong, the
former assistant director (information systems) of the Hong Kong Immigration
Department said.
“With
Carrie’s personal commitment in technology development and close collaboration
between her executive council members, I am confident with the upcoming
development in technology,” said Fanny Law, chairman of the board of directors
at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP). “Of course, the results
remain to be revealed upon the deployment of these policies.”




