Policy Address

(I) Social Development

Establish a Working Group on Ageing Society Strategies

265. The Government is committed to building an elderly-friendly society. Established following the last Policy Address, the Working Group on Promoting Silver Economy announced 30 measures in May. The Government will collaborate with the Federation of Hong Kong Industries to formulate the "Silver Q-Mark", and with the trade to consider setting additional GBA Standards for silver products to facilitate the provision of more options for the elderly.

266. Ageing is a global issue. By 2046, people aged 65 and above will account for 36% of our total population. To tackle challenges of an ageing society, the Government will set up a Working Group on Ageing Society Strategies under the steer of the Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration to co-ordinate the efforts of various bureaux in formulating the relevant strategy responses. Aside from covering areas such as elderly care, healthcare, housing, culture and leisure, and gerontechnology, the working group will consider promoting the further development of silver economy. The working group will take into account the views of the Elderly Commission, and submit a report next year.