Community Self-Governance: Case Studies of Community Forests in the Area of Kanchanaburi Province
Keywords:
Community Self-Governance, Ban Yang Thon Community Forest, , Ban Huai Saphan Samakkhi Community Forest, Kanchanaburi ProvinceAbstract
This study aimed to (1) analyze self-governance practices pertaining to community forests in Kanchanaburi Province, (2) study problems and obstacles encountered in self-governing pertaining to community forests in Kanchanaburi Province, and (3) offer guidelines for developing self-governance pertaining to community forests in Kanchanaburi Province.
This study utilized a qualitative research design. Data were collected from documents, and in-depth interviews with 31 informants, including (1) local operators in Yang Thon Village Community Forest, (2) local operators in Huai Saphan Samakkhi Village Community Forest, and (3) public officers. The data were analyzed by inductive analysis.
The data revealed the following findings. (1) Both community forests in Kanchanaburi Province demonstrated self-governance by adhering to multiple principles, including (a) community democracy, (b) flexible governance, (c) immediate response to work, (d) integration of activities across sectors, (e) shared accountability, and (f) primary utilization of existing community funds. (2) Major problems and obstacles encountered in self-governing pertaining to community forests in Kanchanaburi Province included insufficient budget allocation, limited availability of public personnel, and inadequate provision of materials and equipment required for community forest activities. (3) The guidelines for developing self-governance pertaining to community forests in Kanchanaburi Province emphasized the importance of public and private sector support in providing necessary resources for community forest operations, as it is crucial for maximizing the efficiency and effectiveness of community forest operations.
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