This study analyzes the design and operation of multi-level governance system for the smooth delivery of infrastructure mega-projects with high institutional complexity caused by market transition. From an institution...This study analyzes the design and operation of multi-level governance system for the smooth delivery of infrastructure mega-projects with high institutional complexity caused by market transition. From an institutional perspective, this study scrutinizes the structure,elements, and dynamics of the governance system of infrastructure mega-projects and then proposes an integrative framework based on the inductive case study of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge mega-project. Multiple evidences of archives, field studies, and interviews related to the case project are triangulated to further analyze the institutional effects, specifically those with government logics and market structures, on the design and operation of the three-level governance system. Results reveal that the co-evolution between governments and markets in China has shaped the vertical levels of the mega-project governance system and has further affected their evolution and operation across various stages of project development. This study contributes to the rapidly emerging research on complex system governance by proposing a systematic model of three-level mega-project governance to enhance the timely delivery of infrastructure megaprojects within budget.展开更多
Different countries practice various approaches to coastal erosion management,which have characteristics strengths and weaknesses.Protection of the land from coastal erosion is a complex task,and it depends on many so...Different countries practice various approaches to coastal erosion management,which have characteristics strengths and weaknesses.Protection of the land from coastal erosion is a complex task,and it depends on many socioeconomic and environmental factors.Asian countries have unique cultural,social,environmental,and political behaviors.Therefore,the objectives of this study are to analyze the current status of coastal management in Thailand,Malaysia,and Sri Lanka,and to synthesize a common coastal management framework for those countries.In this study,we analyzed the situation of coastal erosion,and the existing responsible government department and their legal authorities in Thailand,Malaysia,and Sri Lanka.After that,we evaluated specific challenges and common issues in the management of coastal erosion.The main challenges can be summarized as rapid urbanization and the construction of infrastructure along the coasts,rising sea levels as a consequence of climate change,inadequate coastal zone planning and management framework,a deficit of sediment supply compared to erosion rates,and face constraints in terms of financial and technical resources for coastal erosion management.A multi-faceted approach is required to address these challenges,and it combines both structural and non-structural measures.For example,this approach involves(i)sustainable coastal zone planning,(ii)the implementation of nature-based solutions,(iii)restoration of natural coastal features,(iv)regulation of coastal development activities,and(v)the integration of climate change considerations into coastal management practices.Finally,collaborative efforts among government agencies,researchers,local communities,and international organizations are crucial for successful coastal erosion management in Thailand,Malaysia,Sri Lanka,and potentially other Asian regions.展开更多
基金funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Grant Nos.71501142,71390523/71390520 and 71471136)Shanghai Pujiang Program(Grant No.17PJC101)
文摘This study analyzes the design and operation of multi-level governance system for the smooth delivery of infrastructure mega-projects with high institutional complexity caused by market transition. From an institutional perspective, this study scrutinizes the structure,elements, and dynamics of the governance system of infrastructure mega-projects and then proposes an integrative framework based on the inductive case study of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge mega-project. Multiple evidences of archives, field studies, and interviews related to the case project are triangulated to further analyze the institutional effects, specifically those with government logics and market structures, on the design and operation of the three-level governance system. Results reveal that the co-evolution between governments and markets in China has shaped the vertical levels of the mega-project governance system and has further affected their evolution and operation across various stages of project development. This study contributes to the rapidly emerging research on complex system governance by proposing a systematic model of three-level mega-project governance to enhance the timely delivery of infrastructure megaprojects within budget.
基金supported by the Higher Institution Centre of Excellence(HICoE)research grant(Vote no.66928)awarded to the Institute Oceanography and Environment,University Malaysia Terengganu by Ministry of Higher Education(Malaysia).
文摘Different countries practice various approaches to coastal erosion management,which have characteristics strengths and weaknesses.Protection of the land from coastal erosion is a complex task,and it depends on many socioeconomic and environmental factors.Asian countries have unique cultural,social,environmental,and political behaviors.Therefore,the objectives of this study are to analyze the current status of coastal management in Thailand,Malaysia,and Sri Lanka,and to synthesize a common coastal management framework for those countries.In this study,we analyzed the situation of coastal erosion,and the existing responsible government department and their legal authorities in Thailand,Malaysia,and Sri Lanka.After that,we evaluated specific challenges and common issues in the management of coastal erosion.The main challenges can be summarized as rapid urbanization and the construction of infrastructure along the coasts,rising sea levels as a consequence of climate change,inadequate coastal zone planning and management framework,a deficit of sediment supply compared to erosion rates,and face constraints in terms of financial and technical resources for coastal erosion management.A multi-faceted approach is required to address these challenges,and it combines both structural and non-structural measures.For example,this approach involves(i)sustainable coastal zone planning,(ii)the implementation of nature-based solutions,(iii)restoration of natural coastal features,(iv)regulation of coastal development activities,and(v)the integration of climate change considerations into coastal management practices.Finally,collaborative efforts among government agencies,researchers,local communities,and international organizations are crucial for successful coastal erosion management in Thailand,Malaysia,Sri Lanka,and potentially other Asian regions.
