Threshold: Government Transformation and Reform Breakthrough

Author: Chi Fulin
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: Achieving the transformation from an economic development-oriented government to a public service-oriented government has become a consensus across various aspects and is now a key focus of reform efforts. During the 11th Five-Year Plan period, to substantially advance government transformation, it is essential to have a clear analysis and judgment of the objective conditions and significant role of this transformation. China faces not only the prominent contradiction between economic underdevelopment and the growing material and cultural needs of its people but also the profound changes and rapid growth in public demands alongside inadequate public services and severe shortages of public goods, which together constitute the realistic pressure on government transformation during China's economic transition period. Additionally, the impact of government transformation on China's reform and development is becoming increasingly significant. In terms of economic growth models, achieving a shift from government-led to market-led growth is a crucial foundation for sustainable economic development. From the perspective of social transformation, meeting the growing public service and demand needs of the people and continuously addressing increasingly prominent social contradictions and issues are key to building a harmonious society. In terms of government self-construction, resolving prominent issues and curbing certain negative corrupt phenomena largely depend on the repositioning of government functions. The title of this book, "Threshold," aims to illustrate that government transformation is an essential step in overcoming the challenges of reform. The next step in China's reform efforts hinges on whether we can cross this "threshold" of government transformation. Government transformation is not only a key focus of reform but also a major research topic in reform studies. It is hoped that the publication of this book will contribute to further discussions on the theory and practice of government transformation.