We are proud to announce that Professor Alex Jingwei He, Associate Professor in the Division of Public Policy (PPOL), has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Best Policy Research Award by the Chinese Policy Scholars Group (CPSG). This honor recognizes exceptional contributions to the field of policy research and analysis. Professor He’s award-winning paper, titled “Unpacking the Black Box of Pilot Sampling in Policy Experimentation: A Qualitative Comparative Analysis of China’s Public Hospital Reform,” explores the methodologies employed by governments in selecting pilot sites for large-scale policy experiments. The study focuses on China’s extensive public hospital reform program, which encompasses 200 cities nationwide. Utilizing a cutting-edge research approach, Professor He and his co-authors integrated Qualitative Comparative Analysis (QCA) with detailed case studies to reveal five distinct strategies employed in site selection. These strategies oscillate between choosing sites with favorable conditions and ensuring geographic and economic diversity. The significance of this research lies in its profound insights into the complexities of pilot site selection in policy experimentation, particularly within the context of large-scale reforms. It challenges previous assumptions, highlighting that the process is far more nuanced than commonly understood and offering valuable perspectives on how China navigates its extensive policy reform landscape. Moreover, Professor He’s work not only enhances the academic discourse surrounding policy experimentation but also serves as a vital resource for policymakers and researchers worldwide. This award underscores the substantial impact and importance of his contributions to the public policy field. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Professor He on this well-deserved recognition and eagerly anticipate his continued advancements in public policy research. Professor Alex Jingwei He Won 2023 Best Policy Research Award by the Chinese Policy Scholars Group (CPSG) 4 Prof. Alex Jingwei He Associate Professor, PPOL Acting Director, IPP 7 AWARD
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