Diverse Governance For Empowerment 2.0:
Building Future-Ready Governance: From Board Effectiveness to Governance Excellence was held with success on 30 October 2026.

Diverse Governance For Empowerment 2.0, organized by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS) and funded by the HKEX Foundation, aims to support NGOs and social enterprises in developing diverse and resilient governance structures. Building on the achievements of Phase 1, Phase 2 transforms cross-sector networks into actionable partnerships to broaden board perspectives and cultivate a sustainable ecosystem for governance excellence.

Featuring guest speakers from The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Chartered Governance Institute (HKCGI), and Hong Kong Red Cross, the seminar "Building Future-Ready Governance: From Board Effectiveness to Governance Excellence" explores transformative approaches to enhancing institutional capacity and long-term sustainability for NGOs.

Event Highlights:
*Leveraging board assessments to enhance governance effectiveness
*Unlocking the strategic value of board skills matrices
*Utilizing governance manuals to clarify roles, responsibilities, and decision-making authority
*Building an organizational culture of continuous improvement and governance excellence

Event Details:

Date: 30 October 2026 (Friday)

Time: 15:00 - 17:30

Venue: HKEX Connect Hall (1/F, One and Two Exchange Square, 8 Connaught Place, Central)

Photos from the event:

			Moderator Ms. Alana Lam (Chief Executive, HKCGI) led an in-depth conversation on how robust board assessments and targeted skills matrices help organizations identify competency gaps, optimize director composition, and enhance overall governance effectiveness. Panellists Ms. Patricia Hui (Chief Legal, Governance and Compliance Officer, SNH Global Holdings), Ms. Eleanor Lam (Chief Executive Officer/Secretary General, Hong Kong Red Cross), and Mr. Matthew Young (Council Member, HKCGI) bridged governance theory with practical execution.
			Focusing on the role of governance manual, Panel Discussion 2 highlighted its value as a blueprint for internal controls, board duties, and operational decisions. Panelists Ms. Hui, Mr. Billie Lau (Executive Director, BGCA), and Mr. Young combined institutional insight with frontline experience to share how static compliance documents can be turned into active leadership tools.