At the moment of China's rapid development, the structure and operation mode of local government are undergoing profound changes. Especially at the county and township level, some departments have become stronger and more efficient through mergers or reorganizations. This reform not only strengthened the powers and responsibilities of the new organizational units, but also provided opportunities for large units to promote new projects and train outstanding cadres. In the recent reform of county and township institutions, the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, the Culture and Tourism Bureau, the Natural Resources and Planning Bureau and other departments have been integrated into more powerful "fattening" bureaus.
The Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs has played an important role in this round of reform. As a large agricultural country, agriculture and rural issues have always been the focus of national attention. In the past, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Animal Husbandry, the Tax Department and even the Forestry Department were involved in agricultural affairs, but there were inefficiencies due to the dispersion of resources and projects in different departments. In order to improve agricultural efficiency and promote rural work, comprehensive agricultural and rural work bureaus have been established in many localities. This new bureau integrates the resources and functions of various agriculture-related departments, making work more centralized and efficient. This integration has brought more opportunities for innovation in agriculture and rural work, strengthened investment in agricultural science and technology and rural infrastructure construction, and thus promoted the modernization of agricultural production and the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas.
The establishment of the Culture and Tourism Bureau is also a bright spot in the reform. In the past, the Cultural Affairs Bureau and the Macao Government Tourism Office operated separately, resulting in duplication of work and waste of resources. In order to promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, many counties and townships** have merged these two departments into the Culture and Tourism Bureau. This reform contributes to the unification of planning and management, avoids duplication of construction, and makes cultural and tourism projects more distinctive and attractive. The establishment of the Culture and Tourism Bureau has strengthened the protection of local cultural heritage, and at the same time promoted the innovative development of tourism, bringing new growth points to the local economy.
Finally, the establishment of the Directorate of Natural Resources and Planning was also an important outcome of the reform. In the past, land resources management and urban and rural planning were the responsibility of different departments, and there was a certain degree of overlap and conflict. Through the merger into the Natural Resources and Planning Bureau, the relevant work has been harmonized and coordinated, improving the efficiency and quality of resource conservation and development planning. This reform has strengthened the rational use and effective protection of natural resources, improved administrative efficiency, and promoted the scientific and rational planning of urban and rural areas.
These reforms reflect a deep understanding of the modern mode of operation, aiming to improve administrative efficiency, optimize the allocation of resources, and promote the balanced development of local economy and society. The merger of the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, the Culture and Tourism Bureau, and the Natural Resources and Planning Bureau has not only enhanced the responsibilities and capabilities of these departments, but also provided more development opportunities and challenges for local cadres.
With the in-depth implementation of the reform, these "fattening" bureaus will play a greater role in promoting local development and improving people's livelihood. For example, the reform of the Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs will help to improve the quality and competitiveness of agricultural products, the integration of the Bureau of Culture and Tourism will help to enhance local cultural characteristics and tourism attractiveness, and the establishment of the Bureau of Natural Resources and Planning will help to achieve sustainable development and ecological civilization construction.
In general, these reform measures highlight the ability of China's local governments to adapt to the changes of the times, and demonstrate their determination and wisdom in resource integration and functional optimization. With the in-depth implementation of these changes, we can expect these sectors to play a greater role in promoting local development and improving people's livelihoods.