Sustainable Development and Local Government in South Korea
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Sustainable Development and Local Government in South Korea

The Politics of Eco-city Transition

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eBook - ePub

Sustainable Development and Local Government in South Korea

The Politics of Eco-city Transition

About this book

This book addresses one of the key issues of our time, the process of sustainable transition in modern, industrial societies, by looking at the dynamics associated with this objective at the decentralised local level in South Korea.

The creation of eco-cities is a crucial aspect in the ongoing urbanisation of East Asia, and this book investigates specific examples of Korean local governments embarking on the path towards sustainable urban development and assesses their achievements. Making use of a wide range of sources and data collection methods, the book studies two diverse cases in great depth: Suwon City and Jeju Province. By systematically comparing the aims, strategies and decision-making processes in these two examples, the book illuminates the relative roles played by local leaders, central government, civil society representatives, and even international organisations.

Highlighting the challenges, driving forces and limitations impacting sustainable transition at the local level, this book will be a valuable resource to students and scholars of Korean politics, decentralisation, urban governance, sustainable development and city planning.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Series
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Contents
  7. Acknowledgement
  8. List of Diagrams
  9. List of Tables
  10. List of Abbreviations
  11. 1 Introduction
  12. 2 Decentralisation and Local Government in Korea
  13. 3 Framing the Study of Sustainable Cities in Korea
  14. 4 The Process of Eco-city Transformation: Suwon City
  15. 5 The Process of Eco-city Transformation: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province
  16. 6 The Processes of Transforming Eco-cities: Comparative Analysis
  17. 7 Conclusion
  18. Appendix: List of Research Interviews Conducted
  19. Index