Interpretation of Several Opinions on the Healthy Development of Social Think Tanks-Wan Xiangjun|National (China) Think Tank

Interpretation of Several Opinions on the Healthy Development of Social Think Tanks-Wan Xiangjun|National (China) Think Tank

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In January 2015, Xinhua News Agency broadcast the "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of a New Type of Think Tank with Chinese Characteristics" issued by the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council, which clarified the goals and tasks of building a new type of think tank with Chinese characteristics.

"Think tanks, especially social think tanks, have some problems in practice. "Mapping and Researching Chinese Think Tanks: A Dialogue with Chinese Think Tanks, National Think Tanks, and National (Chinese) Think Tanks. Xu Jialiang, dean of the China Philanthropy Development Research Institute of Shanghai Jiao Tong University and professor of the School of International and Public Affairs, issued an article stating: First, the positioning is unclear and the direction is ambiguous. Whether think tanks are professional or business, whether they have a close relationship with the government or are loose, independent or dependent, are uncertain.

Second, the construction lacks overall planning, is fragmented and decentralized, and the phenomenon of headache and foot pain is frequent. Third, the operation mechanism is not standardized enough, the zombie situation is serious, and some think tanks only have names but no reality. Fourth, there is a shortage of funds, and it is difficult to carry out activities.

Wan Xiangjun, director of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, director of the China Economic and Information Technology Research Center, and director of the China National Conditions Research Center of the National Policy Research Office, pointed out that considering the important role of social think tanks in social and economic construction, in order to regulate and guide the healthy development of social think tanks, the Ministry of Civil Affairs and other nine departments jointly issued the "Several Opinions on the Healthy Development of Social Think Tanks" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions") It comprehensively expounds the value and role of social think tanks, and puts forward effective measures for management and service, which has very important guiding significance. This opinion can be summarized as follows:

First, it is far-reaching. Why should we build a social think tank? Where is its necessity and importance? The construction of a social think tank is the result of the need for balanced political, economic, social, cultural, and ecological development in the period of China's comprehensive deepening reform. Its significance and value lie in revealing that social think tanks play an active role in political advice, theoretical research, social services, talent reserves, international exchanges, etc., and promote the orderly and innovative development of Chinese society.

Clarify the political and social responsibilities of social think tanks, take serving the decision-making of the party and the government as the purpose, and policy research and consultation as the main direction of attack, so as to ensure that social think tanks do not lose their way in strategic positioning. Through the construction of social think tanks, we will promote the modernization of the national governance system and governance capacity, and enhance China's soft power.

Second, it clarifies the nature and status of social think tanks. Social think tanks, like ordinary think tanks, focus on strategic issues and public policies as their main research objects, and serve the party and the government to make decisions in a scientific, democratic, and law-based manner. The social think tank is a part of the think tank, and together with the party and government departments, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, the School of Administration of the Party School, universities, the military, scientific research institutes and enterprise think tanks, they form a new type of think tank with Chinese characteristics.

However, the difference between social think tanks and other think tanks is that general think tanks are government agencies, the military, public institutions and enterprise legal persons, but social think tanks are non-profit research and consulting institutions, which are different from enterprise legal persons, and are manifested in three organizational forms: social groups, social service organizations and foundations, which are registered with the civil affairs department.

Third, we should pay equal attention to cultivation and supervision to create a good operating environment. The "Opinions" put forward the specific content and form of supervision from six aspects: improving the registration management system, clarifying the management responsibilities of departments, standardizing business activities, strengthening administrative law enforcement, improving the information disclosure system, and strengthening social supervision, so as to prevent problems before they occur.

At the same time, it emphasizes the optimization of environmental measures in five aspects: providing public goods in accordance with the law, participating in decision-making and consultation, expanding financing channels, improving talent policies, and supporting international exchanges. Strengthening supervision and management and optimizing the development environment are mutually exclusive, not only cultivating growth, but also supervising and inspecting, so as to ensure that the operation of social think tanks does not deviate from the normal track and exert positive energy.

Fourth, self-construction is the key. According to the opinion, internal and external factors are very important in the role of social think tanks, but it should be internal factors that play a decisive role. The opinions require strengthening self-construction and improving social credibility from six aspects: improving the governance structure, strengthening the party building work, strengthening the main responsibility, strengthening the team building, improving the financial system, and improving the service capacity.

Fifth, the system of safeguard measures is complete. On the one hand, the development of social think tanks is closely related to its own historical evolution, and on the other hand, it also needs relevant government departments to provide organizational leadership, strengthen party building responsibilities, strengthen publicity and guidance and other safeguard measures. Since it is a think tank, it will be inextricably linked with the party and the government, and its activities must be supported by the party and the government. The Communist Party of China (CPC) is a strong backing for China's scientific development and sustainable development in the new era, so the construction of think tanks is inseparable from the leadership of the party.

At present, on the whole, compared with ordinary think tanks, social think tanks have a small number of institutions, a small scale, few consulting reports, very weak strength, limited role, low social awareness, and many difficulties and shortcomings. We believe that the Opinions and Opinions of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council on Strengthening the Construction of New Think Tanks with Chinese Characteristics have made strategic plans for the healthy development of social think tanks, and provided well-thought-out top-level design and institutional arrangements for sound operation.

On the one hand, the relevant government departments should create a relaxed environment for participating in decision-making and consultation, especially to listen carefully to the research reports and analysis reports of different opinions, increase efforts to purchase relevant consulting services provided by social think tanks, improve democratic decision-making and scientific decision-making procedures, provide high-quality public goods, ensure that the party and government decision-making is scientific, and improve the satisfaction of the public;

On the other hand, social think tanks need to gradually gather popularity, attract outstanding high-end talents to engage in this meaningful work, and provide special support funds from all walks of life. Whether it is a social group, a social service organization, or any form of social think tank of the foundation, it is necessary to make its own characteristics with the help of the existing resource endowment advantages;

In the process of growth, learn and learn from the advantages and operation models of general think tanks, establish a scientific corporate governance structure, accept the supervision and inspection of civil affairs departments and relevant departments, provide high-quality decision-making consulting reports on the basis of laws and regulations, and give full play to the due contribution of social think tanks to the construction of socialist modernization with Chinese characteristics. @ State Information Center, China Economic Information Agency, China Economic and Information Research Center, National Research Political Information and Economic Information Think Tank, National Research Political Information (Shandong) Economic Information Co., Ltd. News China, China News Gathering and Editing!

Interpretation of Several Opinions on the Healthy Development of Social Think Tanks-Wan Xiangjun|National (China) Think Tank