Overview
The APEC Study Centre, CUHK organises the Summit to bring students from different economies to exchange ideas. Besides raising their global awareness and sharpening their analytical skills, students can learn from one another through analysing various public policies they choose.
Teamwork, research and presentations are expected from students.
Any enquires regarding the Summit can go to EconRC@cuhk.edu.hk.
Theme
Economic Analysis of Public Policy
Dates
29th May 2021: Orientation and Training (online)
25th June 2021: Submission of works
26th June 2021: Presentation (online)
Venue
ZOOM meeting
Awards
Winner: HK$ 5,000/ student in team
1st Runner-up: HK$ 2,000/ student in team
2nd Runner-up: HK$ 1,000/ student in team
All Participants: Participattion Certificates
Details
Eligibility
All students are welcome to apply.
Resigtration
Please fill in this form for registration. The registration deadline is at 23:45 (GMT +8 hrs) on 22nd May 2021. Each team is required to submit ONE application only. All information provided by the participants in the form will be verified through follow-ups.*
Shortlisted applicants will receive further notice by email before 27th May 2021. We will require additional information about your public policy choices for the implementation of this conference. Contact information provided will not be disclosed to a third party.
- The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Summit of the rules and regulations. Should there be a dispute, the Organiser reserves the right to the final decision. Once you are shortlisted for participation, the Organiser reserves the right to show your name and affiliation for promotional purposes on our website or other channels.
Orientation and Training (29th May 2021)
Time: 10:00 – 13:00 (GMT +8 hours)
The orientation will provide more guidelines and suggestions on the programme requirements. If you have any questions, you are free to ask during the orientation.
Submission of works (25th June 2021)
The deadline of submission is at 23:59 (GMT +8 hours) on 25th June 2021. Please submit the PPT and the Description file through
Only ONE copy is required (i.e. team leaders submit their work on behalf of the whole team).
Summit (26th June 2021)
Time: 09:00 – 13:30 (GMT +8 hours)
Each team is required to present their work within 10-15 minutes. Detailed presentation schedule will be distributed through emails to team leaders. The medium of language for presentation is English.
Objective and Instruction
The objective of the participants is to evaluate arguments of a policy in one of the APEC economies. Each team is required to submit a PPT slides (max. 20 slides) and a report (max. 5 pages, in pdf format). Proper citation is required.
Step 1
Choose a public policy that is being/ had been imposed in one of the APCE economies. There is no limitation on the areas of the policy, but it is recommended to choose a policy that has obvious direct impact(s).
Step 2
Sum up its quantitative outcomes found in past research. Analyse the policy with the arguments and evidence.
Step 3
Submit the required files and make an online presentation of 10 minutes.
Terms and Conditions
The Organiser reserves the right to amend the Summit of the rules and regulations. Should there be a dispute, the Organiser reserves the right to the final decision.
Your private information will be used only within our utilisation purposes for the implementation of this conference. All information provided will not be disclosed to third party.
Once you are shortlisted for participation, the Organiser reserves the right to show your name and affiliation for promotional purposes on our website or other channels.
The Organiser reserves the right to record the events throughout the orientation and the Summit, and to review the recordings.
The Organiser reserves the right to use your works for publications, with your names and affiliation shown.