Evaluation of Project for Sustainable Community Implementation to Solve the Drug Problem in a Comprehensive Manner According to the National Strategy Phetchaburi Province

Abstract

This evaluation research aims to assess the project implementation, develop a project management model, and provide policy recommendations for the implementation of sustainable community projects to address drug problems comprehensively, following the national strategy of Phetchaburi Province. The target area consists of 13 communities from 13 villages in 8 districts of Phetchaburi Province. The data collection tools include in-depth interviews and questionnaires, used to gather information from the project's working group and operational team. Quantitative data was analyzed using SPSS software, while qualitative data was analyzed using content analysis. The evaluation results showed that the project met the indicators in four dimensions, 16 issues, and 16 indicators: context (2 issues, 2 indicators), inputs (4 issues, 4 indicators), process (6 issues, 6 indicators), and outputs (4 issues, 4 indicators). In summary, 13 indicators were met, accounting for 81.25%, indicating a high level of project effectiveness. The overall project management model for sustainable community projects to address drug problems comprehensively, following the national strategy of Phetchaburi Province, can be applied as a tool for managing similar projects in other provinces. This evaluation research provides three recommendations: policy recommendations, recommendations for applying the research findings, and recommendations for future research.