Participatory Governance - Empirical Research on Community Building in China

Author: Wang Jingyao
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: In the process of urban community construction, to adapt to the national community development policy goals, the governance methods of local urban governments have undergone proactive changes, providing broad space for the participation of residents in community development. In fact, the methods of resident participation have also undergone significant changes, injecting numerous driving forces into the advancement of community development. This book is based on empirical research in community development, discussing the main content of the transformation of local governance methods and the innovation of resident participation methods, as well as the correlation between the two. In this process, the characteristics of participatory governance are highlighted. In summary, this book focuses on the central issue of how the transformation of local government governance in community development leads to changes in resident participation, using institutional analysis methods as a tool. It explores how, under specific institutional arrangements, the decentralization actions of local governments and their recognition of innovative community behaviors have led to significant changes in the relationship between the government and the community, stimulating the enthusiasm of residents to participate. The participation of residents in community development shows outstanding performance both at the political level and in community public management, playing an important role in the pursuit of good governance goals by local governments, while also maximizing the satisfaction of residents' needs. The author points out that there is a positive correlation between the transformation of local government governance and resident participation, and that the interaction and cooperation between local governments and residents are effective ways to improve governance performance.