Collaborative Poverty Reduction Model with Roles of Community Culture and University Engagement: A Case Study of Phitsanulok Province, Thailand

รูปแบบการแก้ไขปัญหาความยากจนร่วมกันโดยอาศัยบทบาทของวัฒนธรรมชุมชน และการมีส่วนร่วมของมหาวิทยาลัย: กรณีศึกษาของจังหวัดพิษณุโลก ประเทศไทย

Authors

  • Wanlapat Suksawas Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Parinya Soithong Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Darin Khongsatjaviwat Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Pollada Dechpolmat Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, Naresuan University
  • Khanchit Suknark Department of Economics, Faculty of Faculty of Business, Economics and Communications, Naresuan University

Keywords:

Collaborative poverty reduction model, University engagement, Participatory action research

Abstract

This research presents a compelling case study on how collaborative poverty reduction efforts in Phitsanulok Province, Thailand, benefit from the active involvement of universities and the rich cultural fabric of local communities. The main goal is to develop an innovative model for poverty reduction by harnessing the strengths of both university engagement and community culture. To accomplish this, the study adopted a participatory action research methodology, ensuring the meaningful participation of diverse stakeholders, such as researchers, local government officials, community leaders, civil servants, and civil society representatives. The findings revealed that community culture plays a pivotal role in the success of university engagement when addressing poverty-related challenges, particularly in the formation of effective working groups. These cultural elements shape the values, beliefs, and problem-solving practices that guide collaborative interactions. Additionally, the influence of traditional customs reinforces community culture, fostering cohesive working groups with shared goals and values. By adopting a collaborative approach, the study’s model exhibits significant potential for sustainability and scalability, allowing for tailored solutions that consider the unique needs and complexities of each community. The key lies in involving multiple sectors and stakeholders, with universities playing a crucial role, to promote well-coordinated, systematic, and enduring poverty reduction efforts.

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Published

2023-12-18

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 2 (2023): July-December

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บทความวิจัย (Research Article)

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