Public Participation in the Formulation of Provincial Strategic Plan Policies in the Upper Northeastern Region

Abstract

The objectives of this research article are 1) to study public participation in strategic policy planning, 2) to study factors of public participation in strategic policy planning, and 3) to study guidelines for developing participation of the people in formulating policy and strategic plans for the provinces in the upper northeastern region The researcher used quantitative research and qualitative research methods Tools used to collect data Questionnaires and interviews the sample population was 400 people and the interview group was 12 people. The results were then analyzed and synthesized. Data analysis and statistics used to analyze the data Using statistics on frequency distribution, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. Multiple regression analysis Summary analysis and interpretation of data are presented using descriptive analysis.

          The results of the research found that: 1) Public participation in policy formulation and strategic plans. Overall, it is at a moderate level. They can be arranged in descending order as follows: Participation in the evaluation of the provincial strategic plan Participation in the formulation of provincial strategic plans and participation in implementing the provincial strategic plan, respectively. 2) Factors of public participation in policy formulation and strategic plans statistically significant at the .05 level are the participation of local government organizations (X4), the participation of community leaders (X2), and the participation of citizens (X1), respectively. 3) Prepare to formulate strategic plans. Or organize public relations for the public to express various opinions and then analyze the problems. Participate in determining the framework and structural framework. People should participate in the preparation of the project. Set objectives and activity goals in implementing the provincial strategic plan to implement the strategic plan to meet the needs of the people according to the strategic plan that has been jointly determined with goals and there is a concrete evaluation of every operation and summarize the evaluation results together Discuss the results and evaluate and develop mechanisms for efficiency.