Exploration on prominent issues and solution paths of reservoir resettlement under the background of common prosperity

Abstract

The relocation and resettlement of large and medium-sized reservoir immigrants is a complex socioeconomic reconstruction project, recognized globally as a significant challenge. To assist immigrants in restoring their livelihoods, the state has implemented a series of support measures. Through extensive field research and analysis, it has been observed that the current reservoir immigrant population exhibits a “large-scale dispersion and small-scale agglomeration” pattern, characterized by scarce land resources, limited self-development capabilities, and persistent disparities in development between reservoir areas and immigrant resettlement zones. Additionally, contradictions between ecological conservation and industrial transformation in certain regions remain prominent.In particular, immigrants relocated prior to 1985 face significant difficulties in achieving comprehensive recovery and sustainable development, with their overall living standards lagging behind the goals of common prosperity. To address these challenges, further targeted support measures are urgently needed to consolidate and enhance policy outcomes. Drawing on national strategies for rural revitalization, common prosperity, green low-carbon circular development, and high-quality growth, this paper proposes policy recommendations to promote the transformation and sustainable development of reservoir areas and immigrant resettlement zones. The objective is to ensure that immigrant communities achieve common prosperity in tandem with other residents, aligning with broader societal progress.

Keywords

reservoir resettlement / common prosperity / post-resettlement support / outstanding issues