The Development of the Border Strategic Research Area with A Model of Collaborative Governance for Poverty Alleviation and Social Mobility A Case of Mukdahan Province Phase 2 Year 2

Abstract

This research consists purposes were 1. to develop and enhance an integrated and precise poverty eradication platform through knowledge, science, technology, research and innovation, increasing opportunities for access to career development, education, technology, and innovation in order to address poverty and reduce inequality in a targeted and context-appropriate manner at the national level. This will be implemented through the concept of Provincial-Level Dialogue-Phase 2 2. to improve and develop an information system for decision-making to increase the efficiency of poverty alleviation and connect with the national inequality database, under the concept of Provincial-Level Dialogue-Phase 2 3. to develop and enhance the mechanisms for academic institutions in local areas to become educational institutions aimed at solving poverty and to cultivate area-based management professionals, in line with the concept of "Provincial-Level Dialogue-Phase 2 and 4. to develop collaborative mechanisms and support systems for area-based poverty alleviation, aiming to improve and enhance the living conditions of poor households through science, research and innovation, based on the households existing livelihood capital, under the concept of Provincial-Level Dialogue-Phase 2. This study employs a mixed-methods research approach, combining both qualitative and quantitative methods. The research tools include questionnaires and interview forms. The sample group consists of 3,320 poor households, selected from impoverished households. The target group comprises 5,060 poor households, also selected from the population of impoverished households. Data collected from the questionnaires are analyzed using descriptive statistics, including percentage, mean and standard deviation. Data collected from documents and interviews are analyzed using content analysis. The research found that 1) Support for the development of poverty data systems and the monitoring of poverty alleviation efforts in Mukdahan Province revealed that data collection was carried out among 6,484 target households. The information gathered through questionnaires was entered into the PPP Connext and DSS databases, which support area-based operations. This process led to the creation of a localized poverty data system specifically for Mukdahan Province 2) In terms of building a provincial-level poverty alleviation ecosystem, local academic institutions played a central role in driving this effort. The ecosystem comprises several key components, including cultural systems, human capital, the generation of knowledge and innovation, support structures, institutional and regional strategies, as well as network partners and communication frameworks 3) The operational structure is composed of two main systems: (1) a support system for area-based operations and (2) a data system for local decision-making. These systems function in an integrated manner to enhance the effectiveness of poverty alleviation initiatives in the province and 4) Furthermore, a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was established to formalize cooperation in poverty alleviation in Mukdahan Province. This agreement enables the use of research-based data on poor households to be shared among government agencies, private sector entities, and state enterprises. These stakeholders collaborate to monitor, analyze, and provide targeted assistance to impoverished households at the local level.