| ID | 158031 |
| Title Proper | Participatory innovations under authoritarianism |
| Other Title Information | accountability and responsiveness in Hangzhou’s social assessment of government performance |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Almén, Oscar |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | This article examines the role of participatory governance innovations in China. The purpose is twofold. First, it seeks to explore the logic and dynamics behind participatory innovations in China. Second, it examines in what way a participatory innovation in Hangzhou can lead to increased accountability and responsiveness of the local government. Participatory innovations in China are used as a way to improve the Party-state’s governing capability and thereby strengthen the legitimacy and power of the Communist Party. Despite some limitations related to the evaluation of politically powerful Party and government departments, social assessment of government performance in Hangzhou serves as an input channel from society that put pressure on many government departments. The study finds that by allowing limited and controlled political participation, transparency and accountability to develop, the reform in Hangzhou improves the responsiveness of the political system. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of Contemporary China Vol. 27, No.110; Mar 2018: p.165-179 |
| Journal Source | Journal of Contemporary China Vol: 27 No 110 |
| Key Words | Government Performance ; Hangzhou’s Social Assessment |