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important points. We shall be increasing the funds made available to our tertiary institutions for research over the next three years by almost three times to a total

of $120 million.

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(iv) Academic Accreditation

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educational

Another important aspect of needs is to be able to assess locally the standards of the degree courses at our non-university tertiary institutions. The Government have therefore accepted the

recommendations of the Planning Committee on Academic Awards for the establishment of a Hong Kong Council for Academic Accreditation. The new council will assess and

validate degree course proposals from the two

Polytechnics and the Baptist College, replacing the overseas body which previously performed this task. The

1988. necessary enabling legislation will be introduced during the Gunstent\session. The Council's membership and'

procedures will be designed to ensure that degrees awarded by the two polytechnics and the Baptist College will continue to maintain their present high standard and

to enjoy international recognition.

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/(v) Open