4 Follow Us on Social Media Contact Us (852) 3469 2721 ppolpr@ust.hk The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology c/o Division of Public Policy (PPOL) Room 4611, Academic Building, Clear Water Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong Sherry Jueyu Wu is an assistant professor of Management and Organizations & Behavioral Decision Making at University of California-Los Angeles. Her research is centered around the complementary themes of interconnection and inequality, and her work is deeply grounded in real-world consequential issues surrounding democratic participation and inequality, leading to theory-driven applications in the organizations and society at large. She is is an EGAP fellow recognized for her impactful work in governance and institutions. Ke Michael Mai is an associate professor of Organisational Behaviour at China Europe International Business School (CEIBS). His research examines norm deviation behaviors, encompassing both unethical and creative behaviours, and his work explores how emerging workplace norms and collaboration with AI influence innovation and ethics. He serves on the editorial boards of major management journals and has been widely featured in global media. He was named amongst P&Q’s 40 Under 40 MBA Professors for 2025. Ming Zhuang is an associate researcher at Chengdu Academy of Social Sciences, providing policy and governance consultancy for local governments. His unique expertise stems from two decades of field work as the founder of the Social Equity and Participation Center, a mainland China-based NGO, working on citizen engagement and social justice. His recent research and field projects combine this handson experience with his academic background, focusing on digital democracy, mass deliberation, and public engagement in AI governance. Fangxin Yi is a research assistant professor at the Division of Public Policy, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology. Her research focuses on urban development and policy, disaster governance and resilient cities, risk management and analysis, participatory governance, and AI-driven governance. She adopts interdisciplinary approaches to address pressing challenges at the intersection of technology, policy, and urban systems. Her applied research bridges academic insights with real-world governance challenges. Monitor Long-Term Effects Ongoing research and evaluation are essential to understanding the sustained impacts of participatory decision-making on civic behaviours and attitudes. This requires tracking both short-term and long-term outcomes to assess how these initiatives influence civic culture and democratic engagement over time. Evidence from such evaluations can guide future policy refinements and highlight best practices for deepening citizen participation. Facilitate Open Dialogue Establishing and maintaining open, accessible channels of communication between citizens and government officials is critical to reinforcing the benefits of participatory budgeting. Mechanisms such as town hall meetings, online forums, and structured feedback systems can ensure that citizens’ voices are heard and valued. This not only enhances transparency and responsiveness but also strengthens citizens’ satisfaction with governance and their sense of belonging to the community. Main Reference Wu, S.J., Mai, K.M., Zhuang, M. et al. A large-scale field experiment on participatory decision-making in China. Nature Human Behaviour 8, 2119–2126 (2024). A large-scale field experiment on participatory decision-making in China Public Policy BULLETIN
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