Journal of Urban Technology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
31(2), P. 21 - 43
Published: March 14, 2024
Urban
waste
management
is
vital
for
environmental
protection
and
sustainable
development.
Understanding
the
characteristics
innovative
paths
of
systems
in
Yangtze
River
Delta
urban
cluster
significant
importance.
Analyzing
285
policies
implemented
from
2003
to
2022,
research
employs
methods
like
stage
evolution
text
quantification
network
structure
analysis
reveal
distinct
policy
management.
The
study
identifies
a
four-stage
pattern
development:
pilot
stage,
implementation
regulation
dissemination
stage.
findings
highlight
an
increasing
diversification
initiators
improvements
multisector
collaboration.
central
government
plays
pivotal
role
guiding
management,
while
local
governments
follow
suit
through
demonstration,
indicating
preference
individual
autonomy
over
horizontal
joint
