| Report No. |
Research Report |
Completion Date |
|---|
| RP01/99-00 |
The
Regulation of Media Intrusion of Privacy: The Experiences in Taiwan,
the United Kingdom and the United States
This research examines the various modes of regulation regarding media intrusion of privacy adopted in Taiwan, the United Kingdom and the United States, including statutory regulation and self-regulatory mechanism. |
4 November 1999 |
| RP02/99-00 |
Declaration
of Interests by Senior Civil Servants in Some Overseas Countries
This research studies the practices governing declaration of interests made by senior civil servants in the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, Singapore and Japan, including the declaration procedure and monitoring mechanism. |
15 March 2000 |
| RP03/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: Singapore
This research studies the system of government of Singapore. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
11 April 2000 |
| RP04/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: New Zealand
This research studies the system of government of New Zealand. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
11 April 2000 |
| RP05/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: Germany
This research studies the system of government of Germany. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
11 April 2000 |
| RP06/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: The United Kingdom
This research studies the system of government of the United Kingdom. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
11 April 2000 |
| RP07/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: Japan
This research studies the system of government of Japan. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
11 April 2000 |
| RP08/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: France
This research studies the system of government of France. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
12 April 2000 |
| RP09/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: The United States
This research studies the system of government of the United States. It covers the election or appointment of the Executive and the Legislature, the Executive-Legislature relationship and various features of political participation. |
14 April 2000 |
| RP10/99-00 |
Systems
of Government in Some Foreign Countries: The Overall Comparison Table
This research report compares the systems of government in France, the United States, the United Kingdom, Japan, Germany, New Zealand and Singapore in terms of the composition and characteristics of the legislature, dissolution of the parliament, role of the parliament in appointment of the executive, ministerial responsibility, initiation of legislation, regulation of political parties, recent electoral reforms and constitutional amendments. |
14 April 2000 |
| RP11/99-00 |
Water
Quality Control Measures in Overseas Places
This research studies the water quality control measures in Hong Kong, Sydney, New York City and Singapore. It covers water sources, administrative arrangements, standards and actual quality of raw water, standards and actual quality of treated water, measures to ensure water quality and water cost. |
28 April 2000 |
| RP12/99-00 |
Matters
Relating to Buying and Selling Residential Properties in the United
Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong
This research studies the procedures and costs of buying and selling residential properties in England and Wales of the United Kingdom, the United States and Hong Kong. It covers the procedures of buying and selling residential properties, costs incurred, role of estate agents and costs incurred by estate agents. |
9 May 2000 |
| RP13/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits Systems in the Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD) Countries
This study presents the findings of the researches conducted by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ("OECD") on unemployment-related benefits systems implemented in the OECD countries, covering their key features and major developments, as well as the replacement rates. |
June 2000 |
| RP14/99-00 |
Unemployment
Benefits Systems: the International Labour Organization's Recommendations
This research outlines the international labour conventions on unemployment benefits, the International Labour Organization's recommendations on various aspects of unemployment benefits, and the findings of a research study published by the International Labour Organization on a proposal of introducing an unemployment insurance system in Asia. |
June 2000 |
| RP15/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits System in the United Kingdom
This research discusses the experience of the United Kingdom in the establishment and operation of the unemployment-related benefits system, covering its historical development, current unemployment benefits provisions and the social security system. |
June 2000 |
| RP16/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits System in the United States
This research discusses the experience of the United States in the establishment and operation of the unemployment-related benefits system, covering its historical development, state unemployment insurance provisions, financing and administration of the unemployment insurance system, and public assistance programmes. |
June 2000 |
| RP17/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits Systems in Singapore
This research studies the unemployment benefits and related welfare benefits systems in Singapore. It covers the main features and components, eligibility requirements, types of benefits and amounts, and administration of the systems. |
June 2000 |
| RP18/99-00 |
Unemployment
Insurance and Assistance Systems in Mainland China
This research studies the unemployment insurance and assistance systems in Mainland China. It covers the historical development, main features and components, and administration of the systems; eligibility requirements; types of benefits and amounts; duration of payment; and funding sources for the related benefits. |
June 2000 |
| RP19/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Assistance System of Hong Kong
This research studies the unemployment-related assistance system and related assistance schemes in Hong Kong. It covers the main features and components of the system, eligibility requirements, types of assistance and amounts, and funding sources for providing the assistance. |
June 2000 |
| RP20/99-00 |
Unemployment
Insurance and Assistance Systems in Taiwan
This research studies the unemployment insurance and assistance system in Taiwan. It covers the historical development, main features and components, and administration of the system; and the eligibility requirements, amount and duration of payment, tax treatment, and funding sources for the unemployment benefits. |
June 2000 |
| RP21/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefit Systems in South Korea
This research studies the unemployment-related benefits provided under the employment insurance system in Korea. It covers the historical development, main features and components, and administration of the employment insurance system; and the eligibility requirements, types of benefits and amounts, duration of payment, and funding sources for the unemployment-related benefits. |
June 2000 |
| RP22/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits Systems in Malaysia
This research studies the unemployment benefits and related welfare benefits systems in Malaysia. It covers the main features and components of the systems, eligibility requirements, and types and amounts of benefits provided under the systems. |
June 2000 |
| RP23/99-00 |
Unemployment-Related
Benefits Systems: Overall Comparison
This research report compares the key features of the unemployment-related benefits systems in Mainland China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, the United Kingdom and the United States in terms of coverage, eligibility requirements, types of benefits and amounts, duration of payment of benefits, tax treatment of the benefits, funding sources for the benefits and administration of the systems. The report also summarizes the research findings of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development on the unemployment-related benefits systems of its member countries, and the conventions and recommendations of the International Labour Organization on unemployment benefits systems. |
June 2000 |
