The Hong Kong Council of Social Service introduced a four-year pilot programme in April 2016 with the support of Lotteries Fund to build an NGO governance platform, providing instances and occasions where knowledge and experience could be shared.
Objectives
• To promote best practice and experience sharing in NGO governance through developing exchange networks amongst board members in the sector
• To construct, maintain and promote a knowledge base around NGO governance issues
• To facilitate NGO board members/directors in acquiring knowledge and skills and to enhance continuous professional development for NGO governance
Main Activities
Orientation and Training
Orientations, thematic seminars and trainings tailored for board members and senior management were conducted to empower them and encourage their continuous professional development
Networking
Events in the form of sharing sessions, informal meetings, social gatherings and board visitations were organised to connect board members and senior management and facilitate the exchange of perspectives and thoughts
Research
Studies on NGO governance in Hong Kong were conducted in collaboration with scholars and research institutes
Knowledge Portal
An online knowledge portal was established to serve as a repository of literatures and materials on governance for reference and self-learning purposes
