Civil Society Organizations in Rural China and Rural Development (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 their current status, analyzes existing problems, and points out strategies for further development. This book is a specialized work by domestic academic circles on the classification research of rural organizations. It serves as an excellent learning and reference material for practitioners engaged in rural organization practices, instructors and students of NGO management, and observers concerned with the "three rural issues."