Hi Dr. MEL, we want to compare the roles of the SWD and Home Affairs Bureau in terms of community development in HK. Would you please share your opinions about the division between the two departments?

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GracePullman

22 December 2021

Hi Dr. MEL, we want to compare the roles of the SWD and Home Affairs Bureau in terms of community development in HK. Would you please share your opinions about the division between the two departments?

Hi Dr. MEL, we want to compare the roles of the SWD and Home Affairs Bureau in terms of community development in HK. Would you please share your opinions about the division between the two departments?

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SueAnderson@gmail.com

22 December 2021

Not at all.

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GracePullman@gmail.com

22 December 2021

I see. Thanks a lot!

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SueAnderson@gmail.com

22 December 2021

The community development is part of the community-based welfare system work of the Home Affairs Department, which is managed by the Home Affairs Bureau in policy development and implementation and sponsored and supervised by the SWD.

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