Development Bureau

Development Bureau
Development Bureau
發展局
Hong Kong SAR Regional Emblem.svg
Emblem of the Hong Kong SAR
Agency overview
Formed 2007
Headquarters Central, Hong Kong
Minister responsible Carrie Lam, Secretary for Development
Parent agency Chief Secretary for Administration
Website
www.devb.gov.hk/

The Development Bureau (Chinese: 發展局) is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong which is responsible for developing infrastructure to enhance development of the economy, employment and growth. The bureau is tasked with managing population growth and creating industries which will lead to increased employment and better quality of life.[1]

The bureau is supervised by the Secretary for Development, currently Carrie Lam.[2][3][4]

Contents

Agencies

The following agencies form part of the bureau:[5]

Planning and Lands Branch

  • Lands and Planning Division
  • Urban Renewal and Buildings Division

Works Branch

  • Heritage, Programme and Resource Division
  • Works Policies and Infrastructure Project Divisions
  • Legal Advisory Division

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