Study On Measures To Prevent The Risk Of Returning To Poverty In Hotan Prefecture,Xinjiang

Eliminating poverty,improving people’s livelihoods,and gradually achieving common prosperity are the essential requirements of socialism and the important mission of our party.By the end of 2020,nearly 100 million people in the country had been lifted out of poverty,832 impoverished counties had all shaken off poverty,128,000 impoverished villages had been removed from the poverty list,and the problem of regional poverty in 14 concentrated contiguous areas had been resolved,marking a great victory in China’s poverty alleviation campaign.Hotan Prefecture in Xinjiang,as one of the concentrated contiguous areas of poverty in Xinjiang,has successfully completed its poverty alleviation tasks.By the end of 2020,according to the poverty standard of 4,000 yuan per person per year,984,000 rural impoverished population in Hotan Prefecture had been lifted out of poverty,all impoverished counties had removed their poverty labels,and the problem of absolute poverty had been historically eradicated.However,due to inadequate endogenous driving forces or external risks,especially the cyclical and contingent characteristics of poverty,some groups with lower quality of poverty alleviation face a higher risk of returning to poverty,and some poverty-alleviated people are unable to effectively cope with the risk of returning to poverty.Therefore,preventing the risk of returning to poverty has become an important task in consolidating the achievements of poverty alleviation and realizing rural revitalization in our country.Currently,although Hotan Prefecture in Xinjiang has achieved comprehensive poverty alleviation,the lack of measures to prevent the risk of returning to poverty and policies for long-term poverty alleviation has resulted in some people still facing the risk of returning to poverty.In order to better consolidate the achievements of poverty alleviation,it is necessary to effectively prevent the occurrence of poverty relapse.A comprehensive study was conducted on the risks of poverty relapse and prevention measures in Hotan Prefecture,Xinjiang.By using methods such as literature review,questionnaire surveys and interviews,qualitative analysis,and case studies,a combination of theories such as capability poverty theory,spatial poverty theory,government risk management theory,and sustainable livelihood theory was utilized to elucidate the causes of poverty relapse.Data obtained from data queries and survey questionnaires were objectively analyzed to identify the risks of poverty relapse in Hotan Prefecture,including risks related to natural disasters,health issues,outdated attitudes,and failed industrial projects.Based on this analysis,a detailed investigation was carried out on the practices of poverty relapse prevention in developed countries such as the United States,South Korea,Japan,as well as in typical regions within China such as Guangdong Province,Hebei Province,Zhejiang Province,and Guizhou Province.Their successful experiences were summarized.Taking into account the risks of poverty relapse faced by the poverty-alleviated population in Hotan Prefecture,and drawing on successful experiences in poverty relapse prevention both domestically and internationally,specific strategies to promote long-term poverty alleviation in Hotan Prefecture were proposed.These strategies include establishing a comprehensive early warning mechanism for poverty relapse,shifting the focus of assistance to promoting skills and aspirations,upgrading the poverty alleviation model by promoting industry support,optimizing the policy system to ensure sustainable poverty alleviation,and fostering collaborative participation of diverse stakeholders in poverty relapse prevention.