How the List System Promotes High-Performance Rural Governance:Logic and Pathways

GAO Qing-lian; ZHANG Chuan-ming; JIA Hai-wei

doi:10.3969/j.issn.1008-2697.2025.05.007

Abstract：Addressing governance demands and overcoming obstacles to enhance efficiency are pressing needs in contemporary rural governance.Against the backdrop of comprehensive rural revitalization,the list system serves as an institutional driver for implementing a"demand-response"framework to achieve high-performance rural governance.This study,based on an analysis of District Y in Huizhou City,Guangdong Province,revealed the intrinsic logic behind how the list system fosters high performance.The findings indicated that the list system contributed to refining a rural governance system that integrates autonomy,the rule of law,and moral governance.It clarified the boundaries of power and responsibilities at the village level,thereby enhancing the transparency of authority.Furthermore,it motivated villager participation in innovative governance practices,improved the efficiency of grassroots public services to achieve precision in governance,and reduced the burden on village organizations to promote a more pragmatic approach.The study identified key pathways for the successful implementation of the list system,which included reinforcing guidance and support from grassroots Party and government departments,leveraging modern digital technologies for empowerment,and establishing robust supervision and evaluation mechanisms.