Evaluation of the Degree of Synergy in High-Quality Development Among Inter-Provincial Adjacent Districts and Planning Recommendations: The Case Study of Anhui Province and Its Surrounding Provinces

Qiguo Li (), Yafei Zhang, Linfeng Zhu, Xiaohan Geng and Jia Liu
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Qiguo Li: College of Architecture and Art, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
Yafei Zhang: College of Architecture and Art, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
Linfeng Zhu: College of Architecture and Art, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
Xiaohan Geng: College of Architecture and Art, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China
Jia Liu: College of Architecture and Art, Hefei University of Technology, Hefei 230601, China

Sustainability, 2024, vol. 17, issue 1, 1-25

Abstract: As China’s economy accelerates its transition toward high-quality development, various regions are actively tapping into their distinctive resources to unlock economic potential and exploring pathways to achieve high-quality collaborative development with neighboring areas. This study endeavors to provide both theoretical insights and practical recommendations for the actual development of Anhui Province and its adjacent regions, through an in-depth analysis of their collaborative pursuit of high-quality growth. Employing the entropy weight method and the coupled coordination degree model, this research rigorously evaluates the extent of coordinated high-quality development between Anhui Province and its neighboring provinces, and offers effective planning suggestions grounded in the evaluation results. The findings reveal that (1) coastal cities generally demonstrate a higher level of comprehensive development compared to those located further inland; (2) cities with superior comprehensive development also tend to excel in economic growth, scientific and technological innovation, ecological advancement, and coupling coordination; (3) nevertheless, a higher level of comprehensive development does not necessarily imply better social service provision.

Keywords: inter-provincial adjacent areas; coupling coordination; high-quality development; entropy weight method (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q Q0 Q2 Q3 Q5 Q56 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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