The Achievement-Oriented Integration Project to Solve Grassroot Economic Problems during COVID – 19 Pandemic in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

Abstract

The article aimed to propose guidelines in driving a participatory and achievement-oriented integration project to solve grassroot economic problems during COVID-19 pandemic by using knowledge management and research for community and society utilization. The essence of article was guidelines in driving a participatory and achievement-oriented integration project consisted of four main steps, namely planning, operation, follow-up, project evaluation and reflection. There were 11 sub-steps consisting of 1) the analysis of target groups; the study of current conditions, problems and needs of farmers, entrepreneurs and communities; 3) literature reviews; 4) building cooperation with government organizations, private sectors, civil society and communities; 5) meeting with researchers, the representatives of farmers, entrepreneurs and communities to prepare project driving; 6) the operation of activities according to the project plan; 7) follow-up; 8) project evaluation; 9) project summary; 10) project reflection; and 11) the delivery of project results to local authorities.