Dynamics of savings for production group network with people and sustainable communities development

Abstract

The purpose of this research studied about dynamics and the role of community development of saving for production group in Songkhla by qualitative approach. Research approaches by narrative approach. This research studied from related documents and seven key informants. Data is collected by non observation tactic and in-depth interviews participation. The study found that the saving for pro-duction group network in Songkhla had operated for several years and divided into five ages. First, the establishment of this network (the beginning of Sub-district level network 1974-1988A.D.). Second, gath-er network in Songkhla with critical problems of economy in Thailand (1989-1998 A.D.). Third, the feder-ation of saving groups. Concepts of this produc-tion were top down network and the policy for the vil-lage and urban area fund (1999-2002 A.D.). Fourth, the central fund age with built a network of finance organizations in public community (2003-2010A.D.) and final age was finance association of communities in Songkhla. “Connecting people, Make money, Creating jobs” Supporting the knowledgeable innova-tion (2011- 2017 A.D.). This network was the key role to develop people and sus-tainable community about 3 points: financial management of the community, alternative edu-cation management and wel-fare management.