Project identification, formulation and start-up by voluntary organizations (NGOs) in Thailand's rural development

This paper presents an overview of issues in NGO project identification, formulation and start‐up in the context of rural development in Thailand. It identifies the types of projects, the methods used to identify them, the initial activities in projects, the problems faced in project formulation and...

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Published in:Public administration and development 1989-04, Vol.9 (2), p.201-214
Main Authors: Narkwiboonwong, Werachai, Tips, Walter E. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Development
Development Programs
Nongovernmental Organization (NGO)
Organizational Development
Organizational Effectiveness
Public Opinion
Rural Development
Rural Government
Thailand
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Summary:This paper presents an overview of issues in NGO project identification, formulation and start‐up in the context of rural development in Thailand. It identifies the types of projects, the methods used to identify them, the initial activities in projects, the problems faced in project formulation and the influence of various factors on the process, e.g. government regulations and the NGO staff in the organization. There is limited pressure on NGOs from the government even though recent regulations may lead to more control of their activities. The importance of leadership training in the initial stages of a project is emphasized. In particular, when comparing small with larger NGOs, the technical inputs in project identification and formulation seem to be a constraint for small NGOs. Usually project identification methodology consists of following up on existing projects. In larger NGOs more bureaucratic or formalized methods are used and the ideology of the organization is more important.
ISSN:0271-2075
1099-162X
DOI:10.1002/pad.4230090209