1. This document discusses two approaches to studying NGOs in contemporary China: the neo-traditionalism approach and the market transition approach. It outlines the key aspects of each.
2. It then analyzes the relationship between NGOs and the state in China, categorizing them into three types: Government Organized NGOs (GONGOs), independent NGOs, and NGOs that pursue a strategic interaction with the state.
3. The challenges that NGOs face in China are also examined, including differential control by the state depending on the regime type, and incorporation or cooptation of NGOs into the state system.
1. This document discusses two approaches to studying NGOs in contemporary China: the neo-traditionalism approach and the market transition approach. It outlines the key aspects of each.
2. It then analyzes the relationship between NGOs and the state in China, categorizing them into three types: Government Organized NGOs (GONGOs), independent NGOs, and NGOs that pursue a strategic interaction with the state.
3. The challenges that NGOs face in China are also examined, including differential control by the state depending on the regime type, and incorporation or cooptation of NGOs into the state system.
The document provides an overview of key issues related to inequality discussed in a forthcoming book. It notes that inequality is shaped by factors like gender, race, income and education. While inequality has fallen in some countries, it has risen in many others. The document argues that redistributing power, opportunities and assets is needed to address inequality and poverty. Effective states and active citizens are important to drive development. The urgency of addressing inequality and poverty is increased by threats like climate change.
The document provides an overview of key issues related to inequality discussed in a forthcoming book. It notes that inequality is shaped by factors like gender, race, income and education. While inequality has fallen in some countries, it has risen in many others. The document argues that redistributing power, opportunities and assets is needed to address inequality and poverty. Effective states and active citizens are important to drive development. The urgency of addressing inequality and poverty is increased by threats like climate change.
