LOCAL LEADERSHIP USING TECHNOLOGY IN THE ADMINISTRATION OF MUNICIPALITIES OF PATHUMTHANI PROVINCE
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This research aimed to: 1) analyze the role of local leadership in adopting technology for municipal administration in Pathum Thani Province, 2) examine the challenges and obstacles faced by local leaders in this adoption, and 3) propose strategies for enhancing local leadership in the use of technology for municipal governance. This qualitative study involved 20 key informants, including 10 mayors or deputy mayors and 10 municipal officers from 10 municipalities in Pathum Thani Province: Pathum Thani, Bang Khu Wat, Bangkadi, Tha Khong, Khlong Luang, Bueng Yitho, Sanan Rak, Khu Khot, Lam Sam Kaew, and Lat Sawai. Participants were selected through purposive sampling. Data were collected using interviews and analyzed through descriptive summary.
The findings revealed that:
- Local leaders played a critical role in promoting the adoption of digital technology
in administration. They demonstrated a clear vision for digital transformation, encouraged staff to develop technological skills, fostered a culture open to change, and supported continuous learning and innovation.
- Key obstacles included a shortage of skilled personnel and limited budget for
technology implementation.
- Leadership development should focus on enhancing technological knowledge
and skills, building a learning-oriented organizational culture, and investing appropriately in digital infrastructure. Policy recommendations included support from the provincial level or the Ministry of Interior to accelerate the digital transformation of local municipalities and expand its application to other regions.
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