LESSON LEARNED FROM THE PROMOTION OF COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION IN WASTE SEPARATION AT SOURCE IN CHANTHABURI PROVINCE

Abstract

     This research aims to study and analyze the lessons from a project promoting community participation in waste Separation at the source in Chanthaburi Province, focusing on and examining five local administrative organizations (LAOs). Data collection methods included reviewing relevant documents, conducting structured interviews with administrators, project associates, community leaders, residents, and non-participant observation. Data analysis applied the four dimensions of the Balanced Scorecard in conjunction with SWOT analysis. The research findings are as follows: Effectiveness perspective: four LAOs achieved their objectives, with reduced waste management budgets and extension of waste types. Target group perspective: residents were satisfied with participating in the project across all five LAOs. Most project supervisors were heads of departments or directors of public health and environment divisions. LAO personnels participated in policy implementation. Management perspective: activities were designed to manage 4 types of waste, but their limitation of was in monitoring and evaluation. Learning and Development perspective: all LAOs developed their personnel, and three LAOs continuously operated with a focus on improving work processes. Internal factors affecting participation in waste segregation at the source were administrators, personnel, budget, and operational processes. External factors were area conditions, community leaders, community participation, and cooperation from relevant agencies.