On October 25, a digital management platform for relocation and resettlement in Yunnan Province was officially launched in Kunming. This comprehensive system, known as “One Network and Three Platforms,” aims to manage the entire process of the province’s hydropower project resettlement, post-resettlement support population, related projects, and funding usage. It seeks to establish a “Yunnan Model” for digital management in hydropower resettlement.
Yunnan, located in southwestern China, is a leading province in hydropower production with a rich history of water resource development. In recent years, the province has vigorously promoted hydropower development and advanced the construction of green energy bases, resulting in a relocation of nearly 1.2 million residents.
In 2020, the Yunnan Provincial Relocation and Resettlement Office collaborated with the East China Survey and Design Institute of China Electric Power Construction Group and the Yunnan branch of China Construction Bank to be the first in the country to develop a digital management system for relocation efforts. This system comprises an e-government portal, a comprehensive business management platform, a funding and project supervision platform, and a public service management platform.
“The platform has undergone continuous upgrades over the past four years, making it more effective and user-friendly,” said Gao Mingshun, Secretary of the Party Leadership Group and Director of the Yunnan Provincial Relocation and Resettlement Office. “Now, all governmental services related to resettlement can be accessed through a single network, enhancing the overall functionality and applicability.”
Gao emphasized that this platform provides a one-stop service for government departments, enterprises, and resettled residents, significantly optimizing the workflow and management of relocation projects. It features digital, intelligent, and visualized funding management, along with seamless integration with the provincial government’s portal and online project approval systems.
“This initiative marks a monumental step forward and a historical achievement for the hydropower sector!” stated Mao Zhenjun, Deputy General Manager of the East China Survey and Design Institute. He noted that this is the first provincial-level management system of its kind in the nation, aiming for a comprehensive overhaul of management practices, organizational structures, and methodologies regarding resettlement efforts.
As of now, the platform oversees 475 hydropower projects along with 16,084 post-resettlement projects and supports a population of 844,244 individuals. It has linked 438 bank accounts and published over 1,700 policy documents and information pieces, accumulating more than four million visits.
