Government Transformation: The Next Step in China's Reform

Author: Hainan Institute for Reform and Development
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: In 1997, the China Institute for Reform and Development (CIRD), the Macroeconomic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission, the German Technical Cooperation Company, the United Nations Development Programme, and the World Bank jointly held an international seminar titled "The Role of Government under the Market Economy Conditions." The conference conducted in-depth discussions on issues such as the relationship between government and market, government and enterprises, and central government and local government. The outcomes of the conference drew the attention of high-level policymakers in China. On July 12, 2003, CIRD organized an analysis meeting on "Building a Public Service-Oriented Government" in Beijing, attended by more than 30 renowned scholars, whose findings had a broad impact. In November 29-30, 2003, CIRD hosted the international seminar "Building a Public Service-Oriented Government—Government Reform in China during the Transition Period." The conference focused on key issues during China's marketization process...