Vol. 3 No. 3

Case Study

A Study on the Development of Community Worker Teams in Modern Grassroots Governance

Published 2026-05-31

  • Yan Gao
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  • Yonggang Yang
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  • Ju Huang

Yan Gao
Zhejiang University of Business and Technology

Yonggang Yang
Zhejiang University of Business and Technology

Ju Huang
Zhejiang University of Business and Technology

Abstract

Modern grassroots governance is grounded in problem-oriented approaches, responsive to needs, rich in contextual scenarios, and characterized by diverse participation. Among these elements, the development of the community worker workforce has become a key factor in enhancing community governance capabilities and service quality.This paper focuses on the community worker workforce, analyzing the current status and existing issues in talent development. It proposes the following policy recommendations: strengthening Party leadership to establish a model-based training mechanism for grassroots workers; constructing a talent development system that fully integrates Chinese theoretical frameworks with local practices; prioritizing talent cultivation by establishing an evaluation system for community workers; and enhancing guidance and incentives by leveraging performance-based training mechanisms. These measures aim to provide a solid foundation for the modernization of community governance.

Keywords

Modern grassroots governance, Community workers, Workforce development

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