Implementation problems in the development of urban community services in the people's Republic of China: The case of Beijing

To review the tell year implementation of the community service policy of t he Peopls's Republic of China, community service implementers and academics located in Beijing were interviewed. By employing implementation theories as a framework of analysis, a number of implementation problems are identif ied. In terms of policy characteristics and the structuring of implementati on, this case shows that the objectives are not specific enough. The decent ralized implementation strategy allows the implementers too much discretion ary power. The shortage of qualified and motivated personnel further compli cate the issue. Lastly, the policy environment of Beijing does not lend ade quate support to the policy.