Hong Kong to launch portal for seniors

July 14, 2009 | By Kim Walker

Better late, than never. The Hong Kong Government has decided to build a portal

The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer is inviting interested elderly-service providers to submit proposals to develop, manage and operate a dedicated portal for seniors.that will:

• Provide a one-stop information service on elderly services and the “silver-hair market”
• It should create a platform promoting and facilitating seniors’ participation and interaction in the online community, linking them to the rich pool of information and services provided by the Government, non-governmental organisations and the private sector.
• It should also enhance their social inclusiveness, encourage active and healthy ageing, and promote participation of service providers and suppliers in the silver-hair market to generate greater benefits for seniors.