Model of Effective Civil Society Organisation for Peacebuilding in the Southernmost Border Provinces of Thailand

Abstract

This study examined civil society effectiveness in peacebuilding operations within Thailand's southernmost border provinces through four objectives: analysing civil society element levels, assessing peacebuilding operational efficiency, identifying elements affecting operational effectiveness and developing effective civil society models. Mixed-method research was employed, utilising quantitative data from 361 civil society members via questionnaires and qualitative data through documentary analysis, in-depth interviews and focus groups with 62 civil society members and academics. Findings revealed that (a) civil society organisation effectiveness for peacebuilding operations achieved high levels; (b) peacebuilding operational efficiency demonstrated high performance; (c) civil society elements generally influenced overall operational efficiency, though specific operational aspects showed varied impacts; and (d) effective civil society models require comprehensive element integration for optimal peacebuilding effectiveness across all operational dimensions. Organisations emphasising on particular operational aspects should adopt differentiated models tailored to specific peacebuilding objectives in the southern border provinces.

Keywords

model civil society organisations operational efficiency peace building southern border provinces

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