Urban governance has emerged as a critical area of research in recent years, as cities have become increasingly important sites of economic, social, and political activity. In particular, scholars and practitioners have focused on the challenges of governing cities in the context of rapid urbanization, demographic change, and globalization. One important area of research has been the governance of metropolitan areas, which are often characterized by complex governance structures, overlapping jurisdictions, and competing interests. Another area of research has been the regional development of cities, which involves collaboration and coordination between different levels of government, civil society organizations, and private actors. The Journal of Global Urban Governance seeks to build on these important research areas by providing a platform for scholars to explore the dynamics of urban governance in a global context.
It is with great pleasure that we introduce the inaugural issue of the Journal of Global Urban Governance. As our world becomes increasingly urbanized, the importance of understanding and improving urban governance has never been more crucial. The Journal of Global Urban Governance seeks to advance this understanding by providing a platform for rigorous research, critical analysis, and informed debate on urban governance issues from around the world.
Our journal aims to bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists who are interested in the complex dynamics of urban governance in a global context. We welcome contributions that explore a wide range of urban governance issues, including but not limited to: the role of local governments and civil society organizations, the challenges of managing urban growth and development, the impacts of urban policies on social and economic inequality, the politics of urban infrastructure provision, and the implications of urbanization for democracy and citizenship.
We believe that the Journal of Global Urban Governance can make a valuable contribution to the field of urban studies by promoting interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to the study of urban governance, and by fostering dialogue between researchers and practitioners from different regions and sectors. We hope that our journal will become a trusted source of knowledge and inspiration for those who seek to create more livable, equitable, and sustainable cities around the world.
We invite you to join us on this exciting journey by submitting your work to the Journal of Global Urban Governance, by reading and engaging with our publications, and by contributing to the wider conversation on urban governance in your own communities and networks.
Aims & Scope of the Journal of Global Urban Governance
The Journal of Global Urban Governance aims to publish high-quality research on urban governance issues from around the world. Our journal is interested in a broad range of topics related to urban governance, including but not limited to:
Metropolitan governance and regional development
The role of local governments and civil society organizations in urban governance
The politics of urban infrastructure provision
The challenges of managing urban growth and development
The impacts of urban policies on social and economic inequality
The implications of urbanization for democracy and citizenship We welcome submissions from scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and activists who are interested in advancing the field of urban governance. Our journal is committed to promoting interdisciplinary and comparative approaches to the study of urban governance, and to fostering dialogue between researchers and practitioners from different regions and sectors. We believe that by publishing cutting-edge research on urban governance issues, our journal can contribute to the development of more effective and equitable urban policies and practices around the world.
CONTENTS
Inaugural Statement………………………….. 1
Energy efficiency evaluation in Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area with Super-SBM-Undesirable model……………… 2
Changes in China’s Local Governance: From Government-Enterprise Integration to Multiple Collaborative Governance……….. 11
Challenges and Exploration of Cross-Regional Environmental Governance:A Case Study of the Guangdong-Hongkong-Macao Greater Bay Area……………………………… 20
The fundamental way out of global public crisis management in the Internet era …….. 27
Political function development of global city in the age of globalization…………………… 32
The Path to Global City Creation under the Theory of Urban Sociology in China
——from the perspective of social capital and urban culture …………………………………… 40