First Royal Commonwealth Society conference in Hong Kong to bring together Singapore, Malaysia and 10 other countries to tackle youth discontent
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The NGO tasked with promoting the values of the Commonwealth and improving lives in its member states is holding its first Asian conference in Hong Kong this month, with a focus on issues affecting young people.
The Royal Commonwealth Society will welcome 45 delegates from 12 countries including Singapore, Malaysia and India.
Discussions are planned on education, skills and employment, which Peter Mann, chairman of the society’s Hong Kong branch, said were highly relevant to the city.
“A lot of graduates find it difficult to find employment. There are doubts about the exam-based education system and [the absence of] creative industries,” Mann said.
“We want young people from Hong Kong to meet [those] from other places, so they can compare their situations and see what can be done to improve.”