Factors Contributing to the Success in the Development of the Social Innovation Village of Muang Chang Community, Muang Chang Sub-district, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province

Abstract

The objective of this qualitative research is to study 1) the factors affecting success, and 2) the problems and obstacles of the development of the social innovation village of Muang Chang Community, Muang ChangSub-district, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province, whereby the budget for the innovation implementation has been allocated to the community. Data were collected through in-depth interviews with 30 key informants, focus group discussions with 12 members, and observation, duration from October 2022 to October 2023. The results revealed that the factors contributing to the success of the development of The social innovation village of Muang Chang Community consisted of the potential leaders and operational staff, the management and development of community’s potential, the management of social relations in the community, the needs of problem-solving by the community and the state, the motivation and cooperation of network partners, the skills of community adaptation for the globalization, and the supports from stakeholders. In addition, the success factor in terms of skills of adaptation for globalization was found which is different from other studies. As for the problems and obstacles of the development of social innovation villages, they can be listed as the aspect of the operational system of network partners, the aspect of duty structure regarding laws and regulations, the aspect of skills and abilities in using innovative technology, the aspect of attitude and motivation towards change, and the aspect of knowledge and understandings regarding community resources.