Sixth-term Commission on Poverty convenes fourth meeting
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At the meeting, members noted that the Government is preparing the report on the impact of poverty alleviation efforts, which would reflect the substance and impact of the Government's targeted poverty alleviation strategy. The report would also reflect, from a macro angle, the impact of the four major livelihood policies, namely social welfare and employment services, housing, education, and healthcare, as well as their effects in empowering those who could help themselves, and supporting those who could not, thereby enhancing their sense of happiness, fulfillment and security. Members also offered views on the draft chapter of the report that would cover measures related to education and healthcare policy.
In addition, the Government is preparing detailed content based on the draft framework for social welfare and employment services, as well as housing pro-livelihood measures agreed upon in the last meeting. The Government will later integrate the detailed content to demonstrate the effect of the targeted poverty alleviation strategy and macro-policy measures in alleviating, combatting and preventing poverty in the report, which is expected to be released by mid-2026.
Members also noted the progress and financial position of the assistance programmes funded by the Community Care Fund (CCF). As of the end of May 2025, the CCF endorsed the introduction of 76 assistance programmes. At present, there are 26 ongoing programmes/programmes to be launched. The Government has regularised 25 CCF programmes, while 25 other programmes have been completed.
Ends/Monday, August 25, 2025
Issued at HKT 18:41
Issued at HKT 18:41
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