Evolution of Polycentric Governance Mechanism of Rural Ecological Resources under the Perspective of Economic Development Stage:A Longitudinal Case Study in J City
Utilizing a longitudinal case study from J City,this paper investigates how rural ecological resources are employed across different stages of economic growth and how the governance mechanism centered on multiple centers(polycentric governance)unfolds over time.The research reveals several key findings:The polycentric governance mechanism for rural ecological resources is in a state of dynamic evolution.The external environments established at various stages of economic advancement lead to distinct governance objectives,resulting in significant variances in the roles and relative advantages assigned to the governing entities.During the era of rapid industrialization,the governing bodies'interests were loosely coordinated,and rural ecological resources primarily served the objective of economic catch-up,achieving a relatively low level of value realization.In the era of resource and environmental regulation,the state directed the governing entities to adopt a conservation-oriented resource management strategy.This shift tightened the alignment of interests among these entities,yet the value derived from rural ecological resources remained comparatively unfulfilled.The current period sees the value of rural ecological resources being realized as a new equilibrium is struck between economic progress and ecological governance.This equilibrium is characterized by a governance pattern with a single core—centered on Party organizations—and active engagement from the government,village collectives,market entities,and villagers.This collaborative approach has established a novel mechanism that effectively aligns interests and achieves a high degree of value realization from rural ecological resources.Thus,the only way to realize the multidimensional value of rural ecological resources is to build a governance mechanism that matches the stages of economic development,taking into account such influencing factors as the external environment,the governing body and the tools of governance,so as to facilitate the achievement of a common goal by multiple subjects.
Rural Ecological ResourcesValue RealizationPolycentric GovernanceStages of Economic DevelopmentLongitudinal Case
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