Participatory Development Communication in CBNRM. Participatory Development Communication in Community-based Natural Resources Management in Ratchaburi Province, Thailand

      Аннотация: The study was conducted to examine the level of participatory development communication in Krabyai sub-district, Ratchaburi province in Thailand, and determine its consequences in community-based natural resources management. Findings revealed that in terms of participatory development communication levels, consultation got the highest among the stakeholders who are active in the consultation process. The level of knowledge in natural resources management show that majority of the respondents have high knowledge level in community-based natural resources management. The levels of attitude in natural resources management show that majority of the respondents have positive level in community-based natural resources management. In levels of practice in natural resources management show that majority of the respondents participated often in community-based natural resources management. Data analysis revealed there were significant relationship between the level of participatory development communication and natural resources management knowledge, attitude and practice rank of stakeholders which is significant at .05 level.

Ключевые слова: participatory development communication, community-based natural resources management