{"id":12809,"date":"2025-05-02T02:09:05","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T02:09:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aftec.hk\/?page_id=12809"},"modified":"2026-09-10T08:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T08:50:13","slug":"capturing-asian-conceptions-of-creative-thinking","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aftec.hk\/?page_id=12809","title":{"rendered":"Capturing Asian Conceptions of Creative Thinking<\/i>"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Capturing Asian Conceptions of Creative Thinking<\/span><\/i> is a research initiative and the first systematic study of its kind in Asia that explores how creative thinking is understood, nurtured, and implemented across diverse Asian cities. Hong Kong is kicking off this ground-up effort in May 2025 with Professor Anne Bamford OBE, the Director of the International Research Agency. The Hong Kong leg is supported by Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau\u2019s Matching Grant Scheme.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

The Hong Kong City Report<\/strong> was completed in July 2026. Click the button to download the Executive Summary.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Executive Summary<\/span><\/a><\/div>

If you are interested in discussing creative thinking in the Asian context, collaborating on relevant research or advocacy, or reading the full Report, please contact\u00a0us at\u00a0<\/span>info@aftec.hk<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

 By bridging Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) frameworks with the unique cultural realities of Asia, this project aims to document the rich, varied conceptions of creative thinking in the region. Through collaboration with schools, businesses and artists, the project will:<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>