| Author | Werachai Narkwiboonwong |
| Call Number | AIT RSPR no. HS-86-14 |
| Subject(s) | Rural development--Thailand
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| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Science, School of Engineering and Technology
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| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This study investigates the process and methodology of NGO project
identification, formulation, and start-up. It discusses the projects'
type and scope as well as the limitations faced in the process of identification and formulation.
NGOs are aware of the need for a systematic project identification,
formulation, and start-up process. The main purpose is to identify those
factors that are vital to the development of the project and its successful approval and implementation. The important factors that affect
the process are people's participation and the participation of staff.
Ideology as a means to formulate projects is of importance to large NGOs
only. The most severe problem faced is insufficient data collection .
Although there is plenty of information on rural development, these data
are dispersed, and it is difficult for NGOs to utilize this information.
Most of the NGOs seem to accept that the GOs understand the NGOs' concept
of project identification and formulation. The government policies and
funding agencies' policies and requirements seem to affect the large NGOs
rather more than the small NGOs. But the large NGOs also gain some benefits which are derived from the projects that are in line with those
agencies. In general, the small NGOs seem to be more flexible in project
identification and formulation because of their small size and few staff.
Suggestions are to stress more on training, seminars and workshops
to develop staff skills for systematic project planning. There is also a
need for a technical back-up and information centre to provide needed
technical skills to smaller NGOs in particular. |
| Year | 1986 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Engineering and Technology (SET) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Human Settlement (HS) |
| Chairperson(s) | Tips, Walter E. J.
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| Examination Committee(s) | Oudheusden, Dirk L. van ;Setty, E. Desingu
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| Scholarship Donor(s) | Institute of Social Studies ,
The Netherlands |
| Degree | Research Studies Project Report (M. Sc.) - Asian Institute of Technology, 1986 |