The Government of China has placed strong emphasis on addressing problems related to agriculture, farmers, and rural society, with the development of a quot;new socialist countrysidequot; designated as a top priority for the Eleventh Five-Year Plan (2006-2010). The financing of public services...

Amidst all the hoopla about China's rise, it is useful to remember that China is a developing country whose transition to a market economy is not yet complete, with institution building still underway. The uneven pace of progress is reflected in the state of its public sector, but in some...

China's transition from a planned to a market economy has required a fundamental change in the role of government in economic decisions. Progress in reforming public investment management (PIM) has been uneven, with notable successes alongside glaring weaknesses. This report examines the...