Grassroot Democracy is an Important Element in the Modernization of Grassroot Governance

Abstract

The modernization of grassroot governance cannot be separated from the effective participation of the local people. In the process of modernizing grassroot governance, there is still a long way to go to achieve community level democracy and expand effective citizens’ participation. The lack of grassroot governance capacity, problems such as “going through the motions” in local elections and the government crisis of trust stem from the lack of grassroot democracy in grassroot governance. In order to modernize grassroot governance, we must deepen reform of grassroot governance, improve systems, and provide citizens’ awareness of “democracy.”