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The Chinese government has recently adopted a radical welfare approach by contracting out social services to non-governmental organisations (NGOs). This is a big departure from its traditional welfare model, whereby all public services were directly delivered by government agencies. This book examines this new welfare approach. It analyses the implementation of various types of services for individuals, families and communities – including medical social services, care of the elderly, probation services and much more. It discusses important issues arising from contracting out, considers the nature of the contracted NGOs and their services, and explores major problems encountered by both government agencies and NGOs. This book also compares the similarities and differences of contracting policies in different cities. Overall, the book provides an overview of one of the most important welfare policy changes in contemporary China.

This comprehensive Handbook provides an overview of China’s latest social policy developments, assessing welfare reforms amidst its transformation from a socialist to a mixed economy. Systematically examining the impact of China’s social policies on human wellbeing, expert authors examine the needs and challenges of various welfare users.Chapters explore China’s policymaking process, the welfare relationship between central and local governments and changes in key welfare policies, from social security and housing to health and education. Contributors also discuss measures implemented for special welfare issues, including poverty, migrant workers, left-behind children, mental health measures and digital technology in health services. The Handbook demonstrates how China has reduced poverty and increased opportunities for the general public to access medical services, while also highlighting demand for greater reduction in regional inequalities.The Handbook on Social Policy in China is a crucial resource for scholars and students in social policy, health and social care. Its valuable insights into socio-economic conditions in China and government measures to tackle inequalities, will also appeal to policymakers and welfare practitioners.

The Chinese government has recently adopted a radical welfare approach by contracting out social services to non-governmental organisations (NGOs). This is a big departure from its traditional welfare model, whereby all public services were directly delivered by government agencies. This book examines this new welfare approach. It analyses the implementation of various types of services for individuals, families and communities – including medical social services, care of the elderly, probation services and much more. It discusses important issues arising from contracting out, considers the nature of the contracted NGOs and their services, and explores major problems encountered by both government agencies and NGOs. This book also compares the similarities and differences of contracting policies in different cities. Overall, the book provides an overview of one of the most important welfare policy changes in contemporary China.