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careful and detailed studies of the needs of particular industries which cannot be filled by the industry
Proposals are now being worked out technology centre based in
itself.
plastics
a
for
a
the Hong Kong
scheme
launched has been
training overseas in new
and The Universities,
the
to help
electronic
Hong Kong
lz.
and Polytechnic; engineers obtain technologies. Polytechnic, have been given funds to research possible industrial applications for
latest electronic and
facilities and
the
A
computer aided design and manufacturing technologies. pilot industrial extension service has also been set up use the industrial to encourage small manufacturers to
support
services provided by the
and the Productivity Council, the Industry Department Vocational Training Council. In addition, the Industry Development Board will consider in the coming months the need and timing for a third industrial estate, as well as
the need for technology centre
a
to house companies engaged in the commercial application of high technology, and to encourage a closer partnership
closer partnership between industry
and the academic community.
30.
A key role in enhancing the productivity of industry has been played by the Productivity Council.
Plans
are now at an
advanced stage to
centralise the
/Council's