Lee, Eliza W. Y., 1962-

Public policymaking in Hong Kong : civic engagement and state-society relations in a semi-democracy / Eliza W.Y. Lee Elaine, Y.M. Chan, Joseph C.W. Chan, Peter T.Y. Cheung, Wai Fung Lam, Wai Man Lam. - xii, 168 pages ; 24 cm. - Comparative development and policy in Asia series ; 13. . - Comparative development and policy in Asia series ; 13. .

Includes bibliographical refeences (pages [141]-156) and index.

'This book discusses civic engagement and public policymaking in postcolonial Hong Kong. Utilizing case studies of citizens' advisory committees involving four policy areas - urban planning, social welfare policy, environmental protection, and arts and culture policy - it examines the interaction between the state and civil society, and explores how far the state opens up its policy process for citizens' participation'--

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Hong Kong (China)--Politics and government--Citizen participation.