Part II.pdf - MTB-MLE Network

King – which was operating in 18 provinces: i.e. 13 provinces in northern Thailand – Chiang Mai,
Chiang Rai, Mae Hong Son, Lamphun, Lampang, Phrae, Nan, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phitsanulok,
Sukhothai, Tak and Uthai Thani, and 5 provinces in central Thailand – Suphan Buri, Kanchanaburi,
Ratchaburi, Phetchaburi and Prachuap Khiri Khan. In order to safeguard the future of this project,
ONFEC had done SWOT analysis and developed strategic plans for 2005-2008. Some details are
presented below.
Concerning opportunity, the following supportive factors exist:
Policy and political factors:
• Strategies of national education reform are based on the principle of the hilltribe
community learning centre.
• The Constitution provides equal right in access to education services, and local
administration organizations recognize its necessity and provide support.
Social and cultural factors:
• The royal family, national/international organizations provide support.
• National, as well as international, agencies highly regard the project.
• Local communities recognize its value and participate in various activities.
Education factors:
• The possibility of change in content and methods of study in the 2001 national basic
education curriculum, which will then become more suitable for hilltribe communities.
• Other organizations cannot provide education services due to the fact that they have no
experiences and working personnel in the hilltribe communities.
Economic factor:
• International agencies and private organizations support the project.
Technology factor:
• There is an increasing use of technology in hilltribe communities.
Concerning threats, there are some barriers:
Policy and political factors:
• Government policies on the target population are unclear.
Social and cultural factors:
• The target population devalues education.
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