Research on the optimization of Chinese counterpart assistance policy based on the perspective of growth pole theory

摘要

Counterpart assistance is a policy helping undeveloped areas to develop economy since the Reform and Opening. This policy plays an important role in boosting economy, public service, and education at the assisted areas. However, the present assistance model pays little attention to the growth pole at these areas. The growth pole lacks internal motivation and resource supply, which leads to a poor capability in sustainability. To improve the present policy and set up a long-term self-sufficient mechanism, the following measures should be taken, such as encouraging enterprises' participation, strengthening the scientific management of aid projects and creating a favourable regional investment environment.