Building a Network for Strengthening in an Anti-Corruption by Activities and Buddhist Principles in Chiang Mai Province

Abstract

The objectives of this research article were 1) to study the situation of cooperation in an anti-corruption 2) to study the network model strengthening in an anti-corruption and 3) to build a network for strengthening in an anti-corruption by activities and Buddhist principles in Chiang Mai province. This research model was mixed-method research. Research areas consisted of 4 academic institutes in Chiang Mai. Sample group were 346 participants including of students, Buddhist scholars, teachers, and administrators, and 30 participants of in-depth interviewees.

The results of this research found that: 1) The situation of cooperation in an anti-corruption by activities and Buddhist principles in Chiang Mai province have not happen materialized. 2) The network model for strengthening in an anti-corruption include creating awareness, creation of conscious mind, inspection system, and strengthening morality and ethics. And 3) building a network for strengthening in an anti-corruption which has government sectors, private sectors, civil society, academic sectors, sangha administration, and educational institutions. These are important factors in driving and strengthening in an anti-corruption.