Human Capital Model in Knowledge Management for Sustainable Development According to the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy: A Case Study of a Prototype Community in Chanthaburi Province
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Past experiences have heightened awareness of the need to navigate uncertainty and change across multiple dimensions. Human capital serves as a critical mechanism for building resilience and sustainability in organizations across all sectors. This study therefore aimed: 1) to examine the conditional factors of human capital that influence sustainable development; and 2) to present a human capital and knowledge management model for sustainable development based on the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy, focusing on production and consumption in communities recognized as model Sufficiency Economy villages by the Ministry of Interior. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with 21 community stakeholders, selected using purposive sampling and snowball sampling techniques. The findings revealed that the community possesses human capital factors conducive to sustainable development, characterized by diverse human capital, clearly defined roles and responsibilities, and a strong foundation of organic agricultural wisdom. Key dimensions identified include: 1) community leaders with a development-oriented mindset who apply their knowledge and skills to build trust, establish networks, and integrate various knowledge resources, while actively prioritizing human capital development; and 2) community members who demonstrate readiness in terms of attitudes, values, environmental and social management, and problem-solving capabilities. The conditional factors identified from the interviews and focus group discussions were extracted and synthesized within a theoretical framework to develop a human capital management model for sustainable development comprising three components: 1) lifelong learning; 2) application of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy in daily life; and 3) fostering community knowledge and understanding. This model is intended for adaptation by other communities. For successful implementation, government agencies should provide concrete support, including synthesizing indigenous local wisdom into an academic framework to establish systematic practices that guide communities toward stability and long-term sustainability
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