Appointments to Quality Education Fund Steering Committee
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"Dr Tsui has performed his duties as Chairman of the SC with total devotion. Dr Tsui has steered the development the QEF over the years and endeavoured to optimise the use of the QEF for promoting quality school education in Hong Kong. Under Dr Tsui's leadership and with members' professional support, I am confident that the SC will continue to contribute to the further development of the QEF," the Secretary for Education, Mr Kevin Yeung, said.
Mr Yeung also expressed his gratitude to the outgoing member, Mr Ringo Chan Chi-wai, for his contribution to and support for the SC in the past six years.
The QEF was established in early 1998 with $5 billion in capital to fund innovative projects that promote quality education in Hong Kong. The SC advises on the policies and operation of the QEF and also makes recommendations to the QEF Trustee on the applications for funding.
Since its establishment, the QEF has supported over 12 300 projects with total funding amounting to around $6 billion.
The membership list of the SC with effect from January 16, 2022, is as follows:
Chairman
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Dr Gordon Tsui Luen-on
Appointed members
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Ms Rita Chan Yin-nei
Ms Kelly Chan Yuen-sau
Mr Stanley Choi Tak-shing
Ms Joanne Fong Yee-man
Ms Daphne Ho Kin-yi
Mr Lau Chun-hung #
Ms Jane Leung Chui-chun
Ms Promail Leung Kin-yi
Ms Angela Leung Wai-tuen
Ms Bella Lo Sung-yi
Mr Pang Chor-fu
Mr Shek Wai-keung
Mr Shum Yiu-kwong
Mr Addy Wong Wai-hung
Mr Yeung Sai-man
Mr Dieter Yih Lai-tak
Ex-officio member
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Deputy Secretary for Education (5), Mrs Hong Chan Tsui-wah
# New appointee
Ends/Friday, January 14, 2022
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