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The Development Bureau (DEVB), the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), and the Drainage Services Department (DSD) presented 18 invention projects at the 50th International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva and achieved outstanding results by winning 20 awards, comprising one Prize of the Republic and Canton of Geneva, one Prize of the Best International Invention and Innovation, three gold medals with the congratulations of jury, five gold medals, five silver medals, and five bronze medals (see Annex). The International Exhibition of Inventions of Geneva, which was held from April 9 to 13 in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the most significant global annual events on inventions. About 1 050 inventions from 35 countries and regions were evaluated by the international jury of specialists.
The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, extended her heartfelt congratulations to the teams from the Works Branch of the DEVB, the EMSD and the DSD for winning multiple awards. She said, "The DEVB and works departments have been continuously promoting technological transformation and actively adopting innovative technologies. This has not only significantly enhanced the operational efficiency of public works projects and services, but also effectively improved cost-effectiveness. The teams have been dedicated and committed to striving for excellence in technological research and its transformation into practical solutions. The awards received in this international mega event fully demonstrated that their efforts and accomplishments have been recognised internationally.