Collective Interest Integration and County Governance for Common Prosperity: Evidence from a County in China
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.66069/ojspub.25360706Keywords:
Common prosperity, County-level collective interest integration, Rural revitalization, New-type urbanizationAbstract
Common prosperity has emerged as a major policy objective in China, highlighting the need for effective governance mechanisms that promote coordinated regional development and equitable benefit sharing. County-level collective interest integration plays a critical role in aligning the interests of governments, collective organizations, enterprises, and residents to support sustainable local development. Using County A in China as an illustrative case, this study examines the governance mechanisms and institutional arrangements through which collective interest integration has been achieved. Drawing on a qualitative case study approach, the analysis focuses on four key dimensions: resource allocation, industrial collaboration, public service provision, and ecological governance. The findings demonstrate how coordinated governance and cross-sector collaboration contribute to balancing multiple stakeholder interests while fostering inclusive local development. The study extends the understanding of collective interest integration within the context of county governance and offers practical insights for regions seeking to strengthen collaborative governance and advance common prosperity.
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