Grassroots Social Innovation and Participatory in Local Government in the Eastern Economic Corridor: A Case Study of Ban Song Sub-district Municipality, Amphoe Phanom Sarakham, Chachoengsao Province
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Social Innovation, Citizen Participation, Local Governance, Ban Song Sub-district MunicipalityAbstract
This article aims to examine the emergence of grassroots social innovation and citizen participation in local governance within the Eastern Economic Corridor, focusing on Ban Song Sub-district Municipality, Phanom Sarakham District, Chachoengsao Province. Employing qualitative research through document analysis and in-depth interviews with local administrators, community leaders, and scholars, the study found that grassroots social innovation was formed through collaboration among local leaders, municipal officials, and residents. Participation mechanisms included citizen involvement in planning, monitoring, and public learning processes, which fostered transparency, community ownership, and long-term sustainability. The research proposes eight strategic recommendations to enhance grassroots social innovation through inclusive participation, digital technology, leadership capacity building, and cross-sectoral networks-positioning social innovation as a vital driver for sustainable local development.
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