The use of dialogue process to create participation in spatial development: a case study of the research project on friendship development for sustainable development of provinces along the Mittraphap Road and the Northeastern Special Economic Corridor (Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani, and Nong Khai) under the Nong Khai Provincial Research Forum

Abstract

This research aims to study (1) the use of dialogue processes to create participation in spatial development and (2) guidelines for developing the use of dialogue processes to create participation in spatial development. This research is qualitative research. The target group is the participants of the dialogue, the research project on building friendship and developing cooperation for sustainable development of the province, along the Mittraphap Road and the Northeastern Special Economic Corridor (Nakhon Ratchasima, Khon Kaen, Udon Thani and Nong Khai), purposive sampling method was used, including the government sector, the private sector, the civil society sector and the general public, totaling 15 people. The instrument used in this research was an open-ended interview. This study analyzed content data and presented it descriptively. The research results found that 1) the forum process held can create participation in spatial development because the forum process involved the exchange of information and presentation of different information from various sectors, enabling all sectors to understand the problems and develop solutions and develop the special economic corridor. In addition, development goals were set in the same direction. 2) The guidelines for developing the use of the forum process to create participation in spatial development found that (1) there must be coordination with various agencies covering all sectors. (2) Increase the channels for publicizing the forum process so that all sectors can be aware of and have greater access to the forum process. (3) Information should be disseminated so that people in the province can be aware of and have access to clear and correct information so that people can express their opinions or present additional information comprehensively.