The Impact of Relocation Policy on the Quality of Life of Residents in the Yellow River Beach Area

Zhuocheng Jin; Supit  Boonlab; Pattama  Pasitpakakul

doi:10.60027/ijsasr.2024.3711

Authors

Zhuocheng Jin Public Management Innovation Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand https://orcid.org/0009-0002-8981-0327
Supit Boonlab Public Management Innovation Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0462-115X
Pattama Pasitpakakul Public Management Innovation Program, Faculty of Liberal Arts, Rajamangala University of Technology Thanyaburi, Thailand https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3657-3674

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.60027/ijsasr.2024.3711

Keywords:

Yellow River Beach Area; , Relocation and Construction Policy; , Residents’ lives

Abstract

Background and Aim: The Relocation Plan for Residents of the Yellow River Beach Area in Shandong Province has yielded positive outcomes, but the relocation process also entails significant changes in agricultural production methods, adjustments in family economic structures, reconstruction of rural political power relations, conflicts, and integration of cultural values, as well as disintegration and reconstruction of social relations. These issues can potentially impact the quality of life of the residents.

Materials and Methods: This qualitative research investigates the issues arising from the relocation policy, assesses the effects of the policy, and provides recommendations on enhancing the living standards of residents in the Yellow River beach area. This research involved conducting on-site interviews with 10 villagers and 5 members of a village committee from a village in Caiyuanji Township and a relevant literature review.

Results: It was found that the relocation policy for the Yellow River beach area is a positive livelihood policy, as villagers have relocated from dilapidated cottages to modern new communities. However, there remain some challenges, including the high cost of living for farmers, issues related to the division of rights among rural village committees, and conflicts in farmers' values.

Conclusion: Thus, this paper offers personal recommendations for the Yellow River Mudflat Relocation Project, including increasing investment in supporting industries for agriculture, promoting correct values among villagers, targeting poverty alleviation efforts, and adjusting the power structure of village committees.

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