Integrated Social Innovation Management Model for Sustainable Development in Muang Jang Social Innovation Village, Nan Province

Abstract

This research aimed to: 1) study the social innovation management process of Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province; 2) investigate the knowledge management process of social innovation in Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province; and 3) explore the integrated management model of the Social Innovation Village in Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province, towards sustainable development. Qualitative research techniques were primarily employed in the research process. Key informants were purposively selected, comprising 30 individuals across 6 groups: 1) community leaders; 2) executive committee members and group members who have applied social innovation; 3) representatives from government agencies providing support and driving the project; 4) individuals within the community who are not group members; 5) relevant experts and academics; and 6) research representatives and social entrepreneurs who own social innovation initiatives. The research instruments included document analysis, semi-structured in-depth interviews, semi-structured focus group discussions, and non-participant observation.

The study findings revealed that: 1) the social innovation management process of Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province, comprises five aspects: organizing member meetings for clarification and mutual agreement; strength exist community groups; provide training to enhance knowledge in innovation, production processes, and group operations; and transferring knowledge and expanding it to members and networks. 2) The knowledge management process of social innovation in Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province, consists of seven steps: knowledge identification; knowledge creation and acquisition from within and outside the community; systematic knowledge organization; knowledge processing and filtering; knowledge access; knowledge sharing and learning exchange; and learning. 3) The integrated management model of the Social Innovation Village in Muang Jang Community, Phu Phiang District, Nan Province, towards sustainable development includes five dimensions: social innovation operation-related activity management; social innovation group and organization management; collaborative network management; social innovation project sustainability building; and social impact assessment.

Keywords: Integrated Social Innovation Management ; Social Innovation Village; Sustainable Development