Summary of the Talent Development Committee
The Talent Development Committee (“the Committee”) is previously responsible for talent development in the Macao Special Administrative Region (SAR), particularly in the area of talent training.
To supplement Law No. 7/2023 “The Legal System for Talent Recruitment”, the government has promulgated the Administrative Regulation No. 20/2023 “The Talent Development Committee”, which redefines the membership and function of the Committee.
The main contents of No. 20/2023 Administrative Regulation are as follows:
1. The Regulation clarifies the responsibilities of the Committee in the fields of talent training and talent recruitment;
2. The Committee will be chaired by the Chief Executive. Its members will include representatives of Macao’s higher education institutions, representatives of public departments or entities related to key industries, as well as recognised individuals and professionals in their respective fields.
3. The Committee will function in plenary sessions and task forces. The dedicated task forces will carry out the responsibilities of talent training and talent recruitment. The Regulation defines the responsibilities and powers of the Committee and task forces.
4. The Committee will have a secretariat to provide administrative and technical support.
Committee Members
| President | Ho Iat Seng, Chief Executive |
|---|---|
| Vice President | Ao Ieong U, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture |
| Member | Hoi Lai Fong, Chief-of-cabinet of the Office of the Chief Executive |
| Member | Ho Ioc San, Chief-of-cabinet of the Office of the Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture |
| Member | Cheong Chok Man, Director of the Policy Research and Regional Development Bureau |
| Member | Wu Zhiliang, Chairman of the Macao Foundation Board of Directors |
| Member | Tai Kin Ip, Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau |
| Member | Wong Chi Hong, Director of the Labour Affairs Bureau |
| Member | U U Sang, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute |
| Member | Chan Sau San, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Monetary Authority of Macao |
| Member | Che Weng Keong, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Science and Technology Development Fund |
| Member | Kong Chi Meng, Director of the Education and Youth Development Bureau |
| Member | Lo Iek Long, Director of the Health Bureau |
| Member | Choi Peng Cheong, Director of the Pharmaceutical Administration Bureau |
| Member | Song Yonghua, Rector of the University of Macau |
| Member | Im Sio Kei, Rector of Macao Polytechnic University |
| Member | Vong Chuk Kwan, Rector of Macao University of Tourism |
| Members | Recognised individuals and professionals in their respective fields: Cheang Hong Kuong; Fong Ka Fai; Hu Yuanjia; Ieong Man Un; Ip Kin Hong; Kou Chon Fai; Lau Kam Ling; Lee Hun Wei Joseph; Liu Jun;Loi Man Keong; Lou Pou Hong; Mak Seng Hin; Tong Kai Chung; U Seng Pan; Vong Lap Fong; Vong Pui Lam; Wang Yibo. |
| Secretary-General | Chao Chong Hang |
| Vice Secretary-General | Van Kit Lam |
