The development of potentials on knowledge management for healthy city management of local government organizations

Abstract

This article presents the research results of the development of potential on knowledge management for healthy city management of Local Government Organization, using mixed methodology with qualitative and quantitative research. For this research, the researcher developed and used the curriculum to train 45 officers performing duty on healthy city management in 15 Local Government Organizations in Nakom Pathom Province. The results of developing potential on knowledge management for healthy city management of Local Government Organization were as follows: The training participants had more knowledge and better attitude towards knowledge management for healthy city development. The training participants could suitably apply knowledge and skills on knowledge management for healthy city management in the Local Government Organizations. The important issue found in this research is that the Local Government Organization is the state agency which has important role in developing the country and has closest relation with community. Therefore, it is necessary for the organization to use various knowledge and develop its potential at all times. However, continuous development in any aspect of the Local Government Organization must be clearly specified in the agency policy or plan.