| ID | 159842 |
| Title Proper | How Do Central Control Mechanisms Impact Local Water Governance in China? The Case of Yunnan Province |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Habich-Sobiegalla, Sabrina |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Despite being known as “Asia's water tower,” Yunnan frequently experiences severe droughts which put pressure on local communities and state actors alike. This article examines the institutional arrangements that guide water governance strategies employed by local cadres in Yunnan province, showing how central control mechanisms in the Chinese administrative system undermine effective water governance at the local level. Findings obtained from field research in two counties in Yunnan with different levels of economic development and water resource access show that current institutional arrangements – including those regulating local cadre performance and the procedures to apply for project funding from higher-level governments – hinder the efficient use of infrastructure investment. Instead, provincial and prefectural water bureau officials use their authority to channel funding to those regions with an already positive track record of project applications. |
| `In' analytical Note | China Quarterly Vol. 234 ; Jun 2018: p.444-462 |
| Journal Source | China Quarterly No 234 |
| Key Words | Water Governance ; Yunnan Province ; Central–Local Relations Policy ; Implementation Project Mechanism |