Multi-stakeholder Co-governance and Economic Synergistic Development Model for Environmental Management in China's Rural Areas: East Asian Comparative Analysis Based on Triple Objectives of Environmental Justice, Policy Efficiency, and Economic Benefits
Observational analysis reveals regional efficiency gaps in environmental governance in East Asia, indicating the need for institutional reforms.
Key Points
Significant regional efficiency gaps in China were observed, with technical efficiency ranging between 0.434 and 0.797 across provinces.
A comparative analysis of seventy-four Chinese, fifteen Japanese, and twelve Korean policies highlights convergence yet considerable institutional variability.
Multi-stakeholder co-governance is crucial for achieving environmental justice, policy efficiency, and economic benefits in rural areas.
Institutional reforms are needed to enhance stakeholder involvement, information platforms, and balanced policymaking tools.