Theories Applied in Studying the Role of the Local Political System in New Rural Construction (Case Study in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic)

Abstract

New rural construction as a revolution in agriculture and rural areas brings a comprehensive change in the rural areas and people’s lives therein. The success and effectiveness of this work in each locality depends on several factors, of which the significance of the local political system cannot be ignored. The paper presents some key theories applied to study the role of local political system in building new rural areas through a case study of Lao People’s Democratic Republic, thereby provides the central and local political systems with criteria to evaluate the performance of the local government apparatus in performing its role in this work today.