Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office

Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office
政策創新與統籌辦事處
Agency overview
Formed1 April 2018; 6 years ago (2018-04-01)
Preceding agency
  • Central Policy Unit
Dissolved1 July 2022 (2022-07-01)
JurisdictionGovernment of Hong Kong
Headquarters26/F, West Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong
Agency executive
  • Doris HO Pui Ling, Head
Websitehttps://www.pico.gov.hk/
Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office
Traditional Chinese政策創新與統籌辦事處
Simplified Chinese政策创新与统筹办事处
Transcriptions
Standard Mandarin
Hanyu PinyinZhèngcè Chuàngxīn yǔ Tǒngchóu Bànshìchù
Yue: Cantonese
Jyutpingjing3 chaak3 chong3 san1 yu5 tung2 chau4 baan6 si6 chyu3

The Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office (PICO) was a creation in Carrie Lam's Policy Address in 2017 to revamp the Central Policy Unit. It has commenced operation since 1 April 2018, and ceased operation from 1 July 2022.

The Policy Innovation and Co-ordination Office is a policy and innovation unit advising the Chief Executive of Hong Kong and coordinates with other areas of the Government of Hong Kong (namely bureaux and departments) to enhance public participation in policy creation.