Letters | Three ways Hong Kong can revitalise talent for the digital economy
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As the chief executive is scheduled to deliver his policy address later this month, I am writing on behalf of a coalition of the Hong Kong Game Industry Association, Hong Kong Digital Entertainment Association and Hong Kong Comics and Animation Federation. Our coalition’s vision is to revitalise local talent in the digital media industry, a pivotal sector of the Hong Kong digital economy.
While the Hong Kong government has implemented various programmes to support the arts, we contend that the city’s current local talent pool is insufficient in both quantity and quality to meet the challenges that lie ahead.
In light of increasing rote-task automation and rapid advancements in artificial intelligence technologies, we recommend three initiatives to facilitate the transition of Hong Kong’s workforce to high-value occupations, thus bolstering the talent pool for our industries.
First, upskill the existing workforce. This can be achieved by expanding retraining programmes, particularly those administered by the Employees Retraining Board (ERB). Recent research highlights the significant economic impact of employees with digital skills.