Model for potential development of community organization council in the northeast region

Abstract

This mixed methods research aimed 1. To analyze the operation status and problems of community organization council in the northeast region, 2. To develop a model for potential development of community organization council in the northeast region, 3. To evaluate a model for potential development of community organization council in the northeast region. The sample in the study consisted of 351 persons. The research instrument included a questionnaire, interview, and on-site experiment. Descriptive content analysis was used to analyze data. The findings from the study revealed the following: 1. The operations of community organization council in the northeast region as a whole needed development, PNI modified was 0.31. 2. Operations problems included being unaware of individual role and duty, people’s involvement, application of good governance, and communication between community organization networks. 3. The model for potential development of community organization council in the northeast region consisted of 3 aspects of developing procedures, namely, learning skills and work skills according to roles and duties, participatory planning process, and networks. 4. Seventeen experts gave their opinions that the model for potential development of community organization council in the northeast region was at the highest level with regard to appropriateness and usefulness.