Exploring the role of the belt and road initiative in promoting sustainable and inclusive development

Zhu, Haiyang; Chen, Shiyu; Irfan, Muhammad; Hu, Mingjun; Hu, Jin

doi:10.1002/sd.2705

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“…The first law of geography states that everything is connected, and the closer the spatial proximity is, the stronger the connection (Tobler, 1970). Many studies have also pointed out that the economic and production activities of a region are often inseparable from neighboring regions (Zhu et al, 2023;Chen et al, 2023;Zhu et al, 2022). Therefore, the food security in a region is largely influenced by the level of food security in neighboring regions.…”

Section: Theoretical Analysis and Research Hypothesesmentioning

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Does digital village construction contribute to improving food security?

Huang,

Bai

2024

REA

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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 12pt; text-align: justify;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt;">The issue of food security has become a global challenge, and it is therefore crucial to seek measures to ensure food security. As an emerging economic model, the digital economy is regarded as the most effective tool for the modernization of agricultural development. As a large food-producing country, China faces serious problems of agricultural non-point source pollution and food loss and waste. The purpose of this study is to explore the impact of digital village construction on food security. We measure the level of digital village construction and food security by entropy method and use the spatial Durbin model to analyze them. In this paper, we found that digital village construction facilitates food security not only in the region but also in neighboring regions. In addition, we found that the promotion effect is significant in main grain producing regions, while the opposite result is found in non-main grain producing regions. We hold that the application of the digital economy in the countryside has played an obvious role in promoting food security in main grain producing provinces, and provides important experimental evidence for reference to ensure food security in the future.</span></p>

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Section: Theoretical Analysis and Research Hypothesesmentioning

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Does digital village construction contribute to improving food security?

Huang,

Bai

2024

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“…The "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) is a global development strategy aimed at promoting international cooperation and economic growth through the construction of large-scale infrastructure and extensive trade networks (Zhu, H., 2023;Wang, R., 2023). The BRI plays a particularly important role in advancing Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 8 and 9 .…”

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Digitalization and Dependence: Evaluating the Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 9 and Shaping Digital Autonomy

2024

The Journal of Economic Integration

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This study explores the impact of China's "Belt and Road Initiative" (BRI) on the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 9 in participating developing countries, with a particular focus on the moderating role of digitalization and its long-term effect on the reliance of these countries on Chinese digitalization. Rigorous statistical methods, including parallel trend tests, regression analysis, propensity score matching (PSM), and placebo tests, ensure the reliability of the results. The findings indicate that after implementation, the BRI significantly advanced sustainable development goals in participating countries. Countries with higher levels of digitalization utilized the BRI more effectively to promote sustainable development. Further research suggests that while the initiative may increase digital dependence, higher levels of digitalization can mitigate this reliance. This study highlights the positive impact of the BRI on sustainable development, especially in digitally advanced developing countries, and offers a new perspective on reducing dependence on China.

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“…Additionally, the establishment of a social security system serves as a means of income redistribution and hence leads to inclusive development as a direct result. To illustrate, the social security system is represented by "basic endowment insurance", "unemployment insurance", and "basic medical insurance" [43]. To further examine the regional distribution of high-quality development, this study utilized ArcGIS 10.8 software to create regional maps of high-quality development in China for the years 2006 and 2020.…”

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The Spatial Correlation Network of China’s High-Quality Development and Its Driving Factors

Chen,

Li,

Zhang

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Sustainability

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The spatial correlation of high-quality development has emerged as a crucial approach to tackling economic polarization. This study assesses the level of high-quality development in China from 2006 to 2020, utilizing the new development concept. Social network analysis is employed to explore the spatial correlation mechanism of high-quality development. The quadratic assignment procedure (QAP) is used to analyze the driving factors that impact spatial correlation systems from both internal and external perspectives. The research indicates that China’s level of high-quality development has consistently improved between 2006 and 2020. The spatial correlation network has increasingly become more connected, while the eastern provinces, specifically Shanghai and Beijing, have a significant influence in the spatial correlation of high-quality development. However, the central and western provinces, such as Xinjiang and Inner Mongolia, occupy peripheral positions in this network. Furthermore, clear spatial correlation and spillover effects are apparent among the dimensions. From an internal standpoint, innovation, greenness, openness, and sharing are the key factors that contribute to establishing a high-quality development network. In addition, external elements such as financial development, social consumption, and convenient transportation are interconnected in space, which promote the creation of a high-quality development network. Local protectionism and population concentration impede the establishment of a high-quality development network.

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Exploring the role of the belt and road initiative in promoting sustainable and inclusive development

Cited by 20 publications

References 55 publications

Does digital village construction contribute to improving food security?

Does digital village construction contribute to improving food security?

Digitalization and Dependence: Evaluating the Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on Achieving Sustainable Development Goals 8 and 9 and Shaping Digital Autonomy

The Spatial Correlation Network of China’s High-Quality Development and Its Driving Factors

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