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The Practical Logic and Optimization Paths of Enhancing Rural Digital Governance Capacity: A Case Study of Zhoukou City, Henan Province

Lili Kong
Vol.10, No.9, pp.1-7, 2026 DOI: 10.62051/ijsspa.v10n9.01 September 28, 2026
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Abstract: Rural digital governance capacity serves as a critical pillar for advancing the modernization of rural governance systems and capabilities. With the in-depth implementation of the Strategic Outline for the Development of Digital Villages and the rapid proliferation of digital technologies, rural digital governance has achieved notable progress in enhancing grassroots governance efficiency, optimizing public service delivery, and promoting refined rural governance. Nevertheless, constrained by uneven infrastructure development, insufficient digital literacy among grassroots officials, imperfect data-sharing mechanisms, and low levels of villagers' participation, the enhancement of rural digital governance capacity continues to face considerable practical challenges. Drawing on a field investigation in Zhoukou City, Henan Province, this article analyzes the intrinsic logic and real-world constraints of improving rural digital governance capacity. It proposes optimization pathways from four dimensions: consolidating digital infrastructure, strengthening talent development, improving data governance mechanisms, and stimulating villagers' participatory engagement. The findings are intended to offer practical references for building rural digital governance capacity in central and western regions of China.
Keywords: Rural Digital Governance, Governance Capacity, Digital Village, Grassroots Governance, Zhoukou City
APA Citation: Lili Kong (2026). The Practical Logic and Optimization Paths of Enhancing Rural Digital Governance Capacity: A Case Study of Zhoukou City, Henan Province. International Journal of Social Sciences and Public Administration, 10(9), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.62051/ijsspa.v10n9.01

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