Service Delivery Aspects of Poverty Reduction Policies in Thailand: A Case Study of Land Allocation Scheme

Authors

  • Songsak Sriboonchitta Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University
  • Aree Wiboonpong Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University
  • Laxmi Worachai Faculty of Agriculture, Chiang Mai University
  • Prapaptchon Jariyapan Faculty of Economics, Chiang Mai University

Abstract

This study on service delivery aspects of public policies for poverty reduction in Thailand using the PETS methodology had th000000e focus on land reform program with two selected areas in the upper North as case study. The reviews on budgetary process and preparation and the disbursement of approved budget within the Agricultural Land Reform Office (ARLO) setups found no evidence of delay nor discrepancy in actual budget allocation. The investigation on implementation at the frontline units provided a conclusion that there was no inefficiency in the economic sense if realistic or on-going market prices / costs are taken into account.

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