The Theoretical Implications,Performance Evaluation and High-Quality Development of Youth Devel-opment-Oriented Cities Under the Belt and Road Initiative:On the Perspective of the Next Golden De-cade of BRI Cooperation
The study of youth development-oriented cities under the Belt and Road Initiative(BRI)seeks to identify universal principles for constructing such cities while respecting the cultural uniqueness and resource endow-ments of different nations.By exploring the contemporary value of diverse urban practices,this study advocates for"practical,people-oriented,cost-effective,and sustainable"approaches to promoting high-quality youth devel-opment in cities.Building on China's experience in developing youth development-oriented cities,this paper pro-poses an evaluation framework and indicator system tailored to the high-quality development of such cities with-in the BRI context.The framework aims to reflect the distinctive strategies employed by BRI partner countries to advance youth development,summarize replicable and scalable practices,and provide systematic,practical guid-ance for future BRI projects.By fostering collaboration and mutual progress in addressing youth development challenges,this study aspires to contribute to the global exploration of modernization pathways and offer fresh perspectives on advancing human development.
the Belt and Road Initiativeyouth development-oriented citieshigh-quality developmentChinese modernizationtheoretical consensus