Research

Supported by the Faculty of Social Sciences at HKU, the Giving Hong Kong Report 2016-2017 is the first report that strives to supply a landscape view of individual, corporate and foundation giving and volunteering behavior in Hong Kong. Giving and volunteering could be considered as efforts in mobilizing societal resources to achieve a better world for all. Hong Kong society is usually regarded as generous even by international standards. However, as giving and volunteering information are rather scattered, it is difficult to have a full picture of the overall philanthropic scene. This report is an attempt to fill this void. In addition, the study provides a forward looking perspective and should be useful to NGOs in identifying newer forms of fundraising and volunteer recruitment methods. Published in 2019, the report has identified a few issues which ought to be addressed in order to take the field of philanthropy forward.

Download Hong Kong NGO Governance Health Survey 2018 findings:

• Hong Kong NGO Governance Health Survey 2018 – Summary of Key Findings
• Hong Kong NGO Governance Health Survey 2018 – Key Insights and Recommendations
• Hong Kong NGO Governance Health Survey 2018 – Infographic

Law, W., Chick, K., Yiu, S., Ling, D. & Ngan, A. (2018) Vivifying Lai Chi Wo: Sustainable Lai Chi Wo Programme Four Year Review and Outlook. Hong Kong: Policy for Sustainability Lab, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong.

Hau, B. C. H., Lo, K. W. F., & So, K. Y. K. (2018). Living Water and Community Revitalization – An Agricultural-led Action, Engagement and Incubation Programme at Lai Chi Wo: Biodiversity Baseline and Management Plan of Freshwater and Terrestrial Habitats of Lai Chi Wo. Hong Kong: Policy for Sustainability Lab, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong.

Xu, Q., Chen, J., Peart, M.R., Ng, C., Hau, B.C.H. & Law, W.W.Y. (2018). “Exploration of severities of rainfall and runoff extremes in ungauged catchments: A case study of Lai Chi Wo in Hong Kong, China”. Science of the Total Environment. 634, 640–649.

Annual videos:
2014   2015   2016   2017

Public Engagement Document:

https://www.enb.gov.hk/sites/default/files/susdev/html/en/council/pscbr_ped_e.pdf

Council Report:

https://www.enb.gov.hk/sites/default/files/susdev/html/en/council/pscbr_sdc_e.pdf

Annual Report; Press Release; Executive Summary (中文版); Definition of International and Cross-boundary Non-profit Organizations; International Classification of Non-profit Organizations