MPA A PROJECT TO CAPACITY BUILDING THE PEOPLE SECTOR LEADERS ABOUT SOLVING THE PROBLEM OF SOCIAL INEQUALITY IN SOCIAL WELFARE AT SARABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

The objectives of this research were to: 1) assess the learning potential of the people sector leaders regarding legal rights in social welfare for the various groups of people in Saraburi Province. 2) to develop skills for people sector leaders about solving the problem of social inequality. Qualitative research was conducted by using (1) in-depth interviews, (2) group discussions, and (3) organizing public forums to provide opinions and suggestions with the sample leader groups in all 13 districts. The results of the research found that 1) in leadership to make it a clear example. In terms of volunteering, the members must explain to new members how to understand and join the group to help society without expecting compensation. In terms of health, most of them attending meetings or doing joint activities are in good health. Knowledge is not required to have a degree; the leader of the of the sector has knowledge in himself by sticking to the philosophy of sufficiency economy. In terms of time, the leaders must have time to do activities with advance notice and 2) found that operators have only knowledge of their responsibilities, don't have a clear understanding, lack integration in collaboration, and are not ready to carry out activities. Most budgets don't have enough to carry out activities, and there is a there is a lack of policy support regarding local promotion. For solutions, operators should improve and develop their roles and responsibilities for knowledge and understanding.