The Development and Chinese Characteristics of Civic Participation in Local Governance: The Perspective of the Transformation of Governmental Functions

Contents 3.1 Introduction ...............................................................................................32 3.2 Local Governance and Civic Participation .................................................32 3.3 The History of Civic Participation in Local Governance ........................... 34

3.3.1 Cognitive Conceptualization (1978-1987) .................................... 34 3.3.2 Legislative Preparation (1987-2002) ...............................................36 3.3.3 Initial Development (2003-present) ...............................................38