HKUST Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition 2021

The Division of Public Policy (PPOL) and the Institute for Public Policy (IPP) at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology are hosting the Inter-University Public Policy Case Competition 2021. It provides a hands-on opportunity for students to analyze and resolve real-life public policy problems through case studies. The Competition is co-organized by the School of Humanities and Social Science and the Division of Social Science of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.

All cases for the competition are developed by the Institute for Public Policy and the Division of Public Policy at HKUST. Each case features the background of one pressing public policy challenge that real-life policy makers need to address. In the Competition, participants will analyze the assigned case studies, prepare responses to the corresponding tasks, deliver pitches/presentations, and answer questions.

Prizes and Results

Champion - Team JARVIS from The Chinese University of Hong Kong (HKD 8,000 cash prize)

1^st runner-up - Team INNOSIGHT from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKD 6,000 cash prize)

2^nd runner-up - Team Brain Interceptors from The Education University of Hong Kong (HKD 4,000 cash prize)

3^rd runner-up - Team G4 from The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKD 2,000 cash prize)

List of Judges (in alphabetical order)

• Mr. Eric CHAN
  Chief Public Mission Officer, Cyberport Hong Kong
• Prof. Anthony CHEUNG, GBS, JP
  Adjunct Professor, Division of Public Policy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  Research Chair Professor of Public Administration, Department of Asian and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
  Former Secretary for Transport and Housing, HKSARG
• Dr. Kris HARTLEY
  Assistant Professor, Department of Asian and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Chris LI
  Assistant Professor, Faculty of Social Sciences, UOW College Hong Kong
• Prof. Pauline NG, SBS 
  Adjunct Professor, Division of Public Policy, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  Former Secretary General of The Legislative Council Secretariat, HKSARG
• Prof. Mee Kam NG
  Professor, Department of Geography and Resource Management, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Stephan ORTMANN
  Adjunct Assistant Professor, Centre of China Studies, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Naubahar SHARIF      
  Associate Professor, Division of Public Policy and Division of Social Science, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
• Dr. Lina VYAS
  Associate Professor, Department of Asian and Policy Studies, The Education University of Hong Kong
• Dr. Natalie WONG
  Visiting Fellow, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong
• Prof. Wilson WONG
  Associate Professor, Department of Government and Public Administration, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
• Dr. Simon YAU
  Associate Professor, Department of Public Policy, City University of Hong Kong

Photos            

Semi-Final Round on 1 April 2021
Final Round on 17 April 2021

Video Recordings

Semi-Final Round on 1 April 2021

Final Round on 17 April 2021

The Competition Schedule

Preliminary Round was successfully held on 8 March 2021, Monday

Semi-final Round was successfully held on 1 April 2021, Thursday, from 3:30 - 6:15 p.m., via ZOOM

Final Round was successfully held on 17 April 2021, Saturday, from 2:30 - 5:30 p.m., via ZOOM

Eligibility

Full-time sub-degree, undergraduate and postgraduate (taught and research) students from all higher education institutions in Hong Kong are eligible for participation. Eligible students may form a team of 3 to 4 members. Members of the same team must be from the same institution. Each team may consist of members from the same discipline/education level or a variety of disciplines/education levels.

Competition Rules and Guideline

For details, please visit:  Case Competition Rules and Guideline