<p><font color="#33711E"><strong>Day 2 - Session 3D: Integrating Sufficiency Economy Theory into Higher Education Curriculum </strong></font></p>

Queen's Park 6, 08:30 - 10:00

08:30 - 08:50

3.D.1. NIDA and Sufficiency Economy

Adis Israngkura

National Institute of Development Administration, Thailand

The National Institute of Development Administration (NIDA) has been involved in the Sufficiency Economy network of Thailand. NIDA is proud to be able to mobilize resources to help disseminate the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy of His Majesty the King to the public. To this end, NIDA has made efforts towards enhancing public understanding as well as making appropriate applications of the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy to various sectors, namely, the public sector, the business sector, and the rural sector. Importantly, NIDA efforts have focused on discussing issues of Sufficiency Economy at the university level. The Centre for Sufficiency Economy Studies is currently established within NIDA and serves as a focal point for NIDA staff to exchange views and share thoughts on subjects related to the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy. NIDA offers academic activities related to the learning of the Philosophy of Sufficiency Economy, including a Masters level course (SD 700) Sufficiency Economy and Development; training programmes, research, seminars and public lectures in Sufficiency Economy; and public relations and networking with other institutions.

08:50 - 09:10
3.D.2. The Integration of Sufficiency Economy with Huachiew Chalermprakiet University Administration
Uraipan Janvanichyanont and Banjob Piyamat
Huachiew Chalermprakiet University, Thailand

"Sufficiency Economy" is a philosophy bestowed by His Majesty the King on his subjects through royal remarks on many occasions over the past three decades. The philosophy provides guidance on appropriate conduct covering numerous aspects of life. After the economic crisis in 1997, His Majesty reiterated and expanded on the "Sufficiency Economy" in remarks made in December 1997 and 1998. The philosophy emphasizes the middle path as an overriding principle for appropriate conduct by the populace and points the way for development that will lead to a more resilient and sustainable economy, better able to meet the challenges arising from globalization and other changes. "Sufficiency" means moderation, reasonableness and the need for sufficient protection from impacts arising from changes. A sufficiency economy requires strengthening the moral fibre of the nation, so that everyone, particularly public officials, academics and businessmen at all levels, adheres first and foremost to the principles of honesty and integrity. In addition, a way of life based on patience, perseverance, diligence, wisdom and prudence is indispensable. To achieve a sufficiency economy, an application of knowledge with due consideration and prudence is essential. In particular, great care is needed in the utilization of methodologies for planning and implementation. Huachiew Chalermprakiet University (HCU) realizes that knowledge of the "Sufficiency Economy" is essential for students. This paper describes HCU's activities in terms of disseminating this knowledge. In particular, it describes the aims and components of the course "Life and the Sufficiency Economy", which has been added to all faculties' curricula and has become an important part of student development plans. Aiming for balance at every stage and level, HCU has integrated this appropriate policy focusing on human development under the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy.

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09:10 - 09:30
3.D.3. Geosocial-Based Sustainable Development
Somchai Ongprasert
Mae Jo University, Thailand

Throughout the sixty years of His Majesty the King's reign, His Majesty has devoted His strength, wisdom, time and financial support, as well as worked and taken part in activities, for the development of the country and for assistance to the deprived. Almost three thousand development projects have been undertaken on royal initiatives. The principles and concepts that lie behind these projects are known among senior officers who have directly worked with His Majesty. Mae Jo University with the gracious support of Dr. Sumet Tantivejkul, the Secretary-General of Chaipatana Foundation, initiated the establishment by His Majesty of a Master of Science programme in Geosocial-Based Sustainable Development in 2003. The programme aims to enable students to study His Majesty's development principles. The title of the programme stems from a royal concept, that the implementation of development activities should be done in harmony with geographic and socio-cultural structures of communities. This paper describes this Masters programme and the various components relating to His Majesty's development principles.

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