“Participatory budgeting” is a process that allows community members to discuss and vote on the allocation of a portion of public resources, fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring effective use of community resources.
The MWYO Youth Office has gained valuable experience over the past few years. The participatory budgeting experiment in Choi Fook Estate and Kwai Tsing District Council, enabling residents to engage in the management consultation committees and vote on budget allocations. Considering this, the Hong Kong Council of Social Service has invited MWYO to share their practical experiences, exploring its potential for
implementation in Hong Kong and considering avenues for enhancing civic participation.
Details of the event :
Date : December 6, 2024 (Friday)
Time : 10:30 AM to 12:00 N.N
Venue : Zoom
Target : Social service practitioners and social work students
Language : Cantonese
Guest : Angela Yung (Chief Executive Officer of MWYO Youth Office)
| Time | Content |
| 10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | The Concept of Participatory Budgeting
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| 10:45 a.m. – 11:40 a.m. | Sharing of two practical experiences
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| 11:40a.m. – 12:00 noon | Question and Answering session |
If you are interested in this event, please register online.
For any inquiries, please feel free to contact Ms. Law Sze Ki at 2864 2943 or Ms. Wong Wing Ting at 2876 2466. We are looking forward to your participation. Thank you!