GUIDELINES FOR VILLAGE FUND MANAGEMENT IN KUT CHAP DISTRICT UDON THANI PROVINCE

Abstract

Abstract

This research article aims to 1) to study the conditions and causes of the problems in the village fund management in Kut Chap District, Udon Thani Province                2) to find the guidelines to improve the quality of the village fund in Kut Chap District, Udon Thani Province. This qualitative research was conducted through purposive sampling and focus group discussions. The key informants were together 12 persons;               1 officer of Provincial Community Development Officer, 1 officer of Kut Chap District Development, 7 officers of Village Fund in the Sub-District, and 3 members of the village fund. The research tool was a semi-structured interview, data collection, content analysis, and findings summaries in each aspect.

          The results showed that: 1. In each aspect, the problem conditions and roots of the problem in the village fund management in Kut Chap District, Udon Thani Province, were as follows: leadership management, contribution management, benefit distribution management, fund accessibility management, and information inspection management. Nevertheless, it was found that the leaders of the village fund are knowledgeable, competent, and understand the rules and regulations. Although they lack contribution in giving ideas, benefits by categories were allocated under good governance principles, and fewer problems were found in accessibility management and fund auditing due to mentorship by community development officers. 2. The guidelines for improving the quality of the village fund in Kut Chap District, Udon Thani Province, comprise 4 aspects. The results of qualitative research showed that leaders must be passionate about management, sacrifice, honesty, integrity, and technology. Moreover, community meetings must be held for anyone to express their opinions because members are the key to supporting the fund and determining regulations on the allocation of benefits. Also, the fund must have an up-to-date monitoring and summary system.