Information Services Department

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Information Services Department
政府新聞處
Information Services Department
Agency overview
Headquarters 3/F-8/F, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
Employees 422 (March 2008) [1]
Annual Budget 370.0m HKD (2008-09) [2]
Agency Executive Mrs Betty Fung, Director of Information Services
Website
www.isd.gov.hk

The Information Services Department (ISD) (traditional Chinese: 政府新聞處; simplified Chinese: 政府新闻处) is the Hong Kong Government's public relations consultant, publisher, advertising agent and news agency. It is the link between the administration and the media. It therefore tries to enhance the public understanding of government policies, decisions, and activities.

[edit] Organization

The department is organized into four divisions:

  • Local Public Relations
  • Publicity and Promotions
  • Public Relations Outside Hong Kong
  • Administration

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