Okay, here is the translation following your instructions: Grassroots democracy and local governance innovation

Author: He Zengke
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: This book is a collection of research reports primarily based on field surveys and case studies, focusing on grassroots democracy and innovative local governance. The authors of the book have long been engaged in research on Chinese local government and politics and have published many influential works. The book analyzes the changes in rural governance, transformation of governance, and institutional innovation after the direct election of Village Committee Chairpersons in China. It provides an empirical analysis of the emergence, development, and reasons behind competitive elections at the township level. The book also examines the difficulties and challenges faced by township Party and government organs after the implementation of village self-governance and the tax and fee reforms, and proposes solutions. The authors of the book also offer their own suggestions on issues related to the operation of county-level politics in China. The final research report explores the main objectives of advancing local government management innovation, the entry points and breakthroughs for deepening such innovation, and the organization and implementation of local government management innovation, presenting some insightful viewpoints. The appendix carefully selects 29 cases that represent the latest progress and achievements in grassroots democracy and local governance innovation in China in recent years, serving as a reference for theoretical researchers and practitioners.