THE POTENTIAL OF THE COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATING IN THE PROJECT UNIVERSITY TO THE SUB-DISTRICT, BUILDING A GLASS ROOT FOR THE NATION” TOWARDS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE WELL-BEING DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN KHONKAEN PROVINCE

Abstract

Objectives of this research article were: 1. To study the overall potential of each sub-district in Khon Kaen Province participating in the U2T project in terms of components directing the readiness of community organizations for adaptation and in terms of components directing readiness to proceed according to the plan and 2. To prioritize the potential of communities participating in the U2T project. Conducted by the quantitative research methods. The tool used was a questionnaire that was randomly selected and collected data from project participants. The data was analyzed by content analysis method. There were a total of 252 representatives of the population. In this study, the data collection method was used for project participants in 8 sub-districts. Assessment was conducted in a way that prioritized the success that was achieved from the project and from the on-site questionnaire and both from online questionnaire submissions. By considering from 1) the analysis of factors leading to readiness of community organizations to adapt and 2) analysis of factors leading to readinessfor implementation according to the project plan. The results of the study classified potential networks into 3 levels: high, medium, and basic or low potential.

The results of the research showed that communities with high levels of readiness and potential of communities participating in the U2T project in Khon Kaen Province were Non Daeng Sub-districts, Nai Mueang Sub-Districts and Kud Kwang Sub-Districts followed by Takuapa Sub-District, Nong Ruea Sub-District, and low-level readiness potential of communities such as Kan Lueang Sub- District, Nong Tum Sub-District and Bua Yai Sub-District. Causes and important factors came from the participation process from the beginning to the end of the project, the understanding of each step of the plan, the number of members participating in the project, and the number of cooperation networks within the area. The results of the study can be used for planning and community development for the development of grassroots economy and sustainable community development.