Evaluation on Government Transparency Index in China (2009―2016)

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​This book presents the outcomes of a study on indices of rule by law in China conducted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS). Since 2009, a group of researchers at the CASS Institute of Law has worked to assess the Chinese government’s transparency. In this context, they designed an index system to truthfully record and reflect the reality and development of openness in the Chinese government for eight consecutive years.  This book compiles their reports on each year’s development, systematically combining quantitative analysis and the status quo for each year.  Thanks to these reports, readers will be able to clearly understand the evolution of the Chinese government’s openness during these eight years. They highlight what the government has done to improve transparency, what has been achieved, and the goals for the future. These reports have not only been acclaimed in academic circles, but have also greatly influenced government policies and procedures. For example, the assessment was expanded to the judicial system including the Supreme People’s Court, maritime court, and local provincial courts in 2011, and ever since the national judicial system’s openness has been considerably improved, in response to recommendations based on the assessment.  Contents 1 Introduction Openness–A New Governance Method 1.1 Transforming the Operating Mechanism of Government Power Through Openness 1.2 Enhancing Government Credibility Through Openness 1.3 Safeguarding Social Justice Through Openness 1.4 Regulating the Operation of Government Power Through Openness 1.5 Facilitating the Establishment of a Service-Oriented Government Through Openness 1.6 Maintaining Social Stability Through Openness 1.7 Replacing Conventional Supervision Pattern Through Openness 2 Overview of China’s Government Transparency Index Evaluation 2.1 Evaluation Objectives 2.2 Evaluation Principles 2.3 Evaluation Objects 2.4 Evaluation Indicators 2.5 Evaluation Methods 3 The 2009 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 3.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2009 3.2 Operation of Local Government Websites 3.3 Directory for Government Information Disclosure 3.4 Guidelines on Government Information Disclosure 3.5 Request-Based Disclosure 3.6 Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 3.7 Information About Housing Demolition 3.8 Recommendations 4 The 2010 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 4.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2010 4.2 Directory for Government Information Disclosure 4.3 Guidelines on Government Information Disclosure 4.4 Request-Based Disclosure 4.5 The Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 4.6 Information Disclosure in Specific Areas of Management 4.7 Recommendations 5 The 2011 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 5.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2011 5.2 The Directory for Government Information Disclosure 5.3 The Guidelines on Government Information Disclosure 5.4 Request-Based Disclosure 5.5 The Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 5.6 Normative Documents 5.7 Information About Environmental Protection 5.8 Food Safety Information 5.9 Information About Administrative Approval 5.10 Recommendations 6 The 2012 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 6.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2012 6.2 The Directory for Government Information Disclosure 6.3 Government Gazettes 6.4 Work Information 6.5 Normative Documents 6.6 Information About Environmental Protection 6.7 Information About Food Safety 6.8 Information About Administrative Approval 6.9 Request-Based Information Disclosure 6.10 The Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 6.11 Recommendations 7 The 2013 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 7.1 Highlights 7.1.1 The Following Four Highlights Were Revealed in the Evaluation 7.2 Problems 7.3 Recommendations 8 The 2014 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 8.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2014 8.2 The Directory for Government Information Disclosure 8.3 Work Information 8.4 Normative Documents 8.5 Information About Environmental Protection 8.6 Information About Administrative Approval 8.7 Request-Based Information Disclosure 8.8 The Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 8.9 Recommendations 9 The 2015 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 9.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2015 9.2 Information Disclosure Sections on Official Government Websites 9.3 Normative Documents 9.4 Financial Information 9.5 Information About Environmental Protection 9.6 Information About Administrative Approval 9.7 Request-Based Information Disclosure 9.8 Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 9.9 Suggestions Based on the 2015 Evaluation 10 The 2016 Evaluation of China’s Government Transparency 10.1 Overview of the Work of Government Information Disclosure in 2016 10.2 Platforms for Government Information Disclosure 10.3 Normative Documents 10.4 Information About Administrative Approval 10.5 Information About Administrative Punishment 10.6 Information About Environmental Protection 10.7 Disclosure of Information About Shanty Town Redevelopment 10.8 Information About Social Assistance 10.9 Information About Education 10.10 Annual Report on Government Information Disclosure 10.11 Request-Based Information Disclosure 10.12 Recommendations 11 Conclusion