Refined Management for Effective Collaboration: Examining the Lack of Interaction Between Government and Civil Organizations in Ludang Lake Wetland Park

Ludang Lake Wetland Park, a critical ecological site in Wujiang District, Suzhou City, China, is home to various animals, including migratory birds, and plays a vital role in the region's ecological balance. Despite its significance, the park faces threats like water pollution, land encroachment, and overfishing. While the Chinese government implemented policies and strategies to protect the park, including forming government entities and civil organizations, recent studies reveal a lack of interaction between these two groups, undermining the protection process. This literature review explores this lack of interaction from the perspective of refined management theory.

One key issue contributing to this lack of interaction is the conflicting roles and responsibilities of both parties. According to Yang and Zuo (2016), government entities are responsible for policy formulation, law enforcement, and resource allocation, while civil organizations are responsible for advocacy, mobilization, and public awareness. These different roles often lead to misunderstandings and conflicts, resulting in a lack of coordination and collaboration. Government entities might perceive civil organizations as threats to their authority, leading to reluctance to share information and resources, while civil organizations might view government entities as bureaucratic and unresponsive, leading to a lack of trust.

Another issue is the lack of communication and information sharing. Chen et al. (2018) emphasize the critical role of effective communication and information sharing in building trust and fostering collaboration between government entities and civil organizations. However, in the case of Ludang Lake Wetland Park, there's a lack of communication and information sharing between these two entities, leading to a lack of understanding of each other's roles, responsibilities, priorities, and concerns. For instance, government entities might not share information about their policies and strategies, leading to a lack of understanding among civil organizations about the government's plans for the park. Conversely, civil organizations might not share their research and advocacy findings, leading to a lack of understanding among government entities about the issues facing the park.

The lack of interaction can also be attributed to the lack of a shared vision and goals. Wu et al. (2019) emphasize the importance of a shared vision and goals in aligning the interests of government entities and civil organizations and fostering collaboration. However, in the case of Ludang Lake Wetland Park, there is a lack of a shared vision and goals between these two entities, leading to a lack of alignment of interests and priorities. For instance, government entities might prioritize economic development over ecological conservation, leading to conflict with civil organizations that prioritize environmental protection. Additionally, civil organizations might have different visions and goals, leading to a lack of consensus on the strategies and actions needed to protect the park.

In conclusion, the lack of interaction between government entities and civil organizations in the protection process of Ludang Lake Wetland Park is a complex issue that can be attributed to conflicting roles and responsibilities, lack of communication and information sharing, and lack of a shared vision and goals. To address these issues, it is essential to adopt a refined management approach that emphasizes collaboration, communication, and mutual understanding between government entities and civil organizations. This approach can involve the establishment of joint working groups, regular communication and information sharing, and the development of a shared vision and goals. By adopting a refined management approach, government entities and civil organizations can work together to protect Ludang Lake Wetland Park and ensure its ecological significance for future generations.