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Front. Eng    2018, Vol. 5 Issue (1) : 30-39    https://doi.org/10.15302/J-FEM-2018087
RESEARCH ARTICLE
Decision-making governance for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in China
Yongling ZHU1, Qianqian SHI2, Qian LI2(), Zhimei YIN2
1. Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority, Zhuhai 519060, China
2. School of Management and Engineering, Nanjing University, Nanjing 210093, China
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Abstract

The complexity of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the political environment of “One country, Two systems” have brought a vital influence on the decision-making recognition, decision-making analysis, and decision-making management related to this cross-border infrastructure mega-project. Based on case study, this study systematically analyzes the complexity of the decision-making related to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, and explains the general principles that were used for its decision-making management. The research examines the decision-making management system of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, its adaptive behavior, and specific coordination mechanism on different decision-making problems in different decision-making stages. This result provides reference for decision-making management system design of cross-border projects.
Keywords decision-making governance      Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge      governance mechanism     
Corresponding Author(s): Qian LI   
Just Accepted Date: 15 January 2018   Online First Date: 07 February 2018    Issue Date: 21 March 2018
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Yongling ZHU,Qianqian SHI,Qian LI, et al. Decision-making governance for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge in China[J]. Front. Eng, 2018, 5(1): 30-39.
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https://academic.hep.com.cn/fem/EN/Y2018/V5/I1/30
Basic legal decisions Investment and financing decisions Engineering schemes and technical standards Public affairs management matters Matters of project companies
Main projects of bridge–island–tunnel Agreements of three governments, jurisdiction Investment modes, rights, and benefits Technical standards, bridge schemes, tunnel schemes Safety, customs, transportation, port and other basic schemes, and implementation schemes Company’s basic schemes, company’s organizational structure, basic management systems
Connecting engineering and port engineering in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Applicable legal territoriality principles Various investment and financing modes in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Standards respectively applicable to Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Management modes respectively applicable to projects in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao Respective jurisdiction of the governments in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao
Tab.1  Deconstruction and reconstruction of the decision-making issues of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge at the early stage
Fig.1  Diagram of the evolution of decision-making organizations
Groups of special duties Coordination mechanism Joint work committee of the three regions Coordination mechanism Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Authority
Composition of the main body Led by the National Development and Reform Commission and represented by the Ministry of Transport, Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, the governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao The three regional party committees respectively report to the three governments; groups of special duties are responsible for clarifying solutions to disputes The three regional Party committees are made up of nine committee members. The three governments of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao each appoints three members. Establish a classification and rating decision-making mechanism The administration director and the three governments respectively appoint a vice director, a chief engineer, and a director assistant.
Decision-making issues Legal issues, public management, investment and financing affairs, and settlement of disputes Decision-making and negotiation of project schemes and technical standards, public management, economy and financing, and project companies Responsible for the decision-making issues of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project during the construction period
Decision-making means Government decisions Consultation and negotiation Public institutes and operation of companies
Tab.2  Multi-level decision-making management structure of “Three-tier and Two-level Coordination Mechanism” of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge
Fig.2  Process of decision-making governance in the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project
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