The local government has the financial means to solve social issues and improve public institutions, but may not be politically willing to do so, Timothy Ka Ying Wong, director of the Centre for Social and Political Development Studies in Hong Kong, said yesterday.
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Government has means to solve social issues
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City development may be delayed
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Government working to deliver on inclusive growth:
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Pröll fears for social peace
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Political stability needed for economic progress:
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Politics and economics are bedfellows:
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England told to think 'local' to make the most of £105 million rural fund
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Budget will not be a doomsday Budget:
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'Government does not believe in social dialogue'
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Economic crisis ``could force national Government''
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Govt's financial reform plans a concern
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Local government pension funds 'should invest in housing'
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Lam Dong calls for investment
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'Local elections can create imbalance'
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Liverpool council considering rejecting government's offer to fund a council tax freeze
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Funds must be properly utilised --
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Current funding is inadequate --