Evaluation of the project to Project to (U2T for BCG and Regional Development) case study: Soi Lakhon Subdistrict, Lat Yao District, Nakhonsawan Province

Abstract

This research article aims to evaluate and create recommendations for implementing projects to drive the post-COVID economy and society with the BCG economy (U2T for BCG). Case study: Soi Lakorn Subdistrict, Lat Yao District, Nakhon Sawan Province.” This study is qualitative research that uses policy evaluation using the CIPP Model. Moreover, there is a method for collecting data through in-depth interviews. By studying a sample group specifically, the results found that: 1) Overall operations can achieve the project's main objectives. It can increase the potential and competitiveness of the BCG production and service sectors. It has more space and can promote employment and workforce development, including enhancing the creation of essential databases in the area. The success factor comes from cooperation in solving problems at the individual level with flexibility rather than following strict government processes. There are suggestions for improvement on many issues, such as the problem of arranging human resources to suit the job. Short operational time frame, delayed budget, government data management technology systems that need to be improved, and 2) research suggestions. The following study should compare the results of operations in nearby areas in different contexts. Moreover, the said project is still considered a top-down policy project. It caters only to a few people in the area's essential positions. This may be due to COVID-19, and the project lasts only three months. Therefore, it has an essential effect by allowing most people in the sub-district to truly participate in the project. There should also be research into this project in macro terms. To extract essential lessons that arise from the results of operations. Leads to the creation of models for project development with new approaches. Moreover, it helps to continue creating knowledge in the area.