The Buddhist Self-Evaluation Model of the Community Organization Network

Abstract

     This research presents the self-evaluation model of the community organization network in Trat province. The results revealed that the network’s self-evaluation model focused on learning for the improvement and development of the performance and stakeholders. The network’s self-evaluation model was integrated into its routine. The evaluator teams served as working groups. The self-evaluation model was based on Buddha-Dhamma and was called the Buddhist Self-Evaluation Model. It comprised two aspects: (1) the perspectives of evaluation, i) the value of evaluation as a tool for learning and development, and ii) evaluation concepts which were the principles of the Fourfold Noble Truths and Kanlayanamittra-dhamma 7; and (2) evaluation consisting of the evaluators and their roles, a self-evaluation process, and evaluation tools. It was concluded that the Buddhist Self Evaluation Model is an essential recommendation for small community organizations. They should add a self-evaluation system to their operating system and develop the capability for regularly evaluation. All project managers, project owners, and the support unit in policy making, should add a self-evaluation system as part of project or organization management.