Development Paths, Problems and Countermeasures of Chinese Civil Society Organizations

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Chao YE
Jennifer Onyx

Abstract

Although the process of reform and opening-up accelerates continually in China, the speed of development for Chinese Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) is still slow; most organizations still operate under the government shadow and it is very difficult to cut relations with government. The autonomy of Chinese CSOs, to a large extent, is affected by the constraints from government. Overall, Chinese CSOs are still in their infancy, and they need to be further perfected and developed. The aim of this paper is to present a review of the field, with issues and promise identified. Specifically, the paper focuses on the internal management of these organizations and their existing problems in the development process, and some potential solutions for CSOs’ future development.

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Author Biographies

Chao YE, East China Normal University

YE Chao | PhD Candidate | Department of Administrative Sciences | School of Public Administration | East China Normal University | Shanghai, China | Email address: yechao1227@hotmail.com

Jennifer Onyx, University of Technology Sydney

Jenny Onyx is Emeritus Professor in the Management Discipline Group, Business School, University of Technology Sydney

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