Creating Social Resolutions through Participatory Processes to Solve Local Problems: A Case Study of Beuangkrajub Sub-district, Wichianburi District, Phetchaboon Province
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Abstract
The central objective of this study is to create social resolutions through a participatory process in order to solve local problems in the Beuangkrajub Sub-district of Wichian Buri District in Phetchabun province. This study is an action research which focuses greatly on the participation of several sectors in the community. The methodology of the research process is determined as an action process. Four crucial tools were employed in the process of the research: 1) Governance snapshot assessments; 2) People scorecards 3) Budget literacy; and 4) Concrete action to resolve local problems. By processing the research’s tools, this study creates resolutions in solving the land ownership management problems of Khokprue pasture in the Bungkrajub Sub-district: 1) A land ownership management agreement; 2) Establishment of a land management committee; 3) Establishment of a land management fund; and 4) A grant approval system for new landlords in the Khokprue pasture. This will result in the community to solve the problem of its own sustainably, and support the government to provide public services more efficiently. In addition, it is found that using research tools can benefit the principle of democracy. This study suggests that the aforementioned research approaches need to be used in other areas to make people in other areas to use this experience in managing community problems. More importantly, it can result in stronger Thai democratic governance.
Keywords: Social Resolution, Participatory Processes, Public Participation, Local Problem Solving, Thailand
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