In October 1997, the executive director of Hong Kong announced that the Government will take the role of a "mediator" in the development of the national information infrastructure in Hong Kong (SRI), a deviation from the traditional position of non-interference. This case describes the status of Hong Kong as a center of world trade and the benefits of SRI in maintaining a competitive advantage. Different target groups for the government made recommendations. How the government should play a "facilitating" role in bringing together a coherent Research? Learning Objective: To expose students to the range of issues that need to be addressed in policy development Economics Research Institute. The point attention to the unique political environment in Hong Kong and can be used as an example of the role of non-interference of the government. The point attention to the unique political environment in Hong Kong and can be used as an example of the role of non-interference of the government. "Hide
by Ali F. Farhoomand, Pauline Ng Source: University of Hong Kong, 22 pages. Publication Date: January 1, 1998. Prod. #: HKU017-PDF-ENG
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