who have not continued their education beyond the school level, thus providing an indication that there is still a strong demand for tertiary education graduates, though these differentials are thought likely to diminish in future years when a much higher proportion than at present will proceed to tertiary education.
5.10
The Government has considered also how Hong Kong compares with overseas countries in the provision of tertiary education. Hong Kong is well-placed among Asian countries (with the exception of Japan) in the provision of subsidised tertiary education, but at present it is somewhat below most of the economically-advanced countries of the West, particularly in the provision of university places. Government proposes to provide for the continued growth of the two universities over the coming decade. As many western countries are not planning any further substantial expansion in the provision of university or other tertiary-level places, this disparity should diminish over the next decade.
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5.11
When international comparisons are made, it should be noted that some countries, both in the developed and the developing parts of the world, have provided for high proportions of school leavers to proceed to university and other forms of tertiary education, in excess of the growth of suitable job opportunities within their economy. They have consequently experienced problems of student unrest on account of overcrowded facilities and poor prospects for graduates to obtain satisfactory jobs. It is desirable that the expansion of sixth form and tertiary education. places in Hong Kong should be kept at a pace that will enable admission standards to be maintained, good quality facilities to be provided, and tertiary education graduates to have satisfactory prospects of finding suitable employment.
5.12
Specific targets for each sector of tertiary education will be discussed in subsequent chapters.
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