Promoting Competencies of Organizations and Local Governments under the Housing Development Plan in Northeast Provinces in Thailand

Abstract

This paper is about an initiative called "Promoting Competencies of Organizations and Local Government under the Housing Development Plan ". Its objectives are to develop a housing and development strategy, cooperating among agencies and parties, and enhance skills and capacity of personnel. The initiative focuses on the upper Northeast Provinces, including Nakhon Ratchasima, Kalasin, and Loei. The methodology’s framework summarized steps: 1) Conduct workshops involving government agencies and local government organizations to develop plans and strategies for housing, community, and city development. 2) Create a performance summary outlining the action plan derived from the workshops, emphasizing key outcomes and implementation steps. 3) Provide supplementary guidance or directions for the project as needed. The summary highlights the development strategies and frameworks for the project in three provinces as follows: Nakhon Ratchasima Province: The pilot project area is Hua Talay subdistrict, Muang district. The focus is on "Universal Design for everyone of all ages" to support economic development and community planning. Kalasin Province: The selected area is the Kum Huai community, a slum along Klong Pao and Huai Si Tong. The goal is to "Improve the community landscape" to address flooding issues and transform it into a landmark. Loei Province: The chosen subdistrict is in Chiang Khan district, aiming for "Tourism development and community economic promotion" by repairing houses for vulnerable groups. The project aims to create a pedestrian area and provide stable housing for low-income individuals. The collaborative process and capacity building of relevant departments have been successful, with positive feedback and high overall project satisfaction among the target group.