Rural Civil Organizations and Rural Development in China: Experiences from Case Studies

Author: Tong Zhihui et al
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Rural development is the foundation and core of China's development. NGOs play a unique and irreplaceable role in rural development. This book reviews the history of rural organizations, focusing on six types of currently active organizations in rural areas: social and cultural NGOs, women's development NGOs, water user associations, professional economic associations, grassroots financial organizations, and migrant worker organizations. It elaborates on their relationship with rural development, showcases the current status, analyzes existing problems, and points out strategies for further development. This book is a specialized work on the classification of rural organizations by domestic academic circles. It serves as an excellent learning and reference material for individuals engaged in rural organization practices, NGO management instructors and students, as well as observers concerned with the "three rural issues."