MANAGEMENT MODEL OF THE SUSTAINABLE SACCA SAVINGS GROUP OF THE PROTOTYPE MONASTERY IN TRAT PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were aimed: 1. To study the general conditions of the management of sustainable Sacca Savings group 2. To study the factors affecting the management of sustainable Sacca Savings groups, and 3. To present the management model of sustainable Sacca Savings groups of model monastery in Trat Province. The methodology was the qualitative research that collected data by in-depth interviewing 25 key informants, divided into 5 groups, namely policymakers, practitioners, supporters, stakeholders, and Buddhist management scholars, and 12 participants in focus group discussions. Data was analyzed by content descriptive interpretation.

The results showed that: 1. General conditions of the management of the Sacca Savings Group for Sustainability were that the operation emphasized the participation of members, transparency in management and awareness building through religious activities and community development. Clear policies and regulations have been formulated. 2. Factors affecting the management of the Sacca Savings Group to accumulate assets for sustainability included: Board Leadership with visionary and Integrity, participation of members in various activities of the Group and the management system that was efficient, transparent, and adaptable to changing circumstances. 3. The management model of the Sacca Savings Group to accumulate assets for sustainability of the model monastery in Trat Province consisted of 4 main components, namely: 1. Creating ownership through the participation of members; 2. Promoting self-reliance by building financial discipline and developing management skills. 3. Human development based on moral principles and application of Buddhist principles, and 4. Mutual control through internal audit systems and the use of technology in transparent management, which could be applied to develop other wealth accumulation groups to be strong and sustainable.