Training Programmes and Materials on Local Social Development in Thailand

Abstract

Training programmes in local social development in Thailand (1985-1987) were responsible by 12 government organizations of six ministries under the National Rural Development Committee with the supporting of 4 Non-Government Organizations. The 30 major courses may be classified as 3 groups such as : 1) intersectoral cooperation in planning and development, 2) people’s organization and involvement, 3) spiritual development, and etc. After analysis of 38 training materials it was found that the concepts. Strategies, methodologies, techniques and administration of training programes were quite good but it was needed to get the supporting from the NGOs in budgeting and consultant in improving the training programmer to meet the objectives.