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Latest Publications
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Decolonize Civil Society Research
We propose a new collaborative model based on critical reflexivity, radical equality, and reciprocal feedback, where all team members have equal input on research decisions and authorship, and research outputs are made accessible to Southern scholars. While this approach may slow down the research process, we contend it produces more reliable and accurate findings while…
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Tensions between Materiality Assessments and Stakeholder Engagements in Thai Corporate Sustainability Leaders
This study analyzes how top Thai companies perform materiality assessments and engage stakeholders in sustainability reporting, based on the Global Reporting Initiative framework. Findings show that while companies identify material topics and stakeholders thoroughly, engagement is often superficial and lacks detailed impact disclosures, limiting effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
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Cultivating an Innovation Imperative: Rethinking NGO Governance for a Changing Nepal
Nepal’s civil society, with over 60,000 NGOs, significantly impacts development in healthcare, education, and social justice. However, declining foreign aid and emerging market-based solutions threaten their traditional roles. This article emphasizes the need for innovative governance to enhance resource acquisition and oversight, urging NGOs to adapt and prioritize creativity to thrive in a changing environment.
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Technology in education: a case study on Thailand
This report examines Thailand’s educational challenges related to technology-enabled learning, including internet access, resource quality, and teacher competency. It emphasizes regional disparities, the need for equitable policies, child online protection, and declining education investment. Positive initiatives involve private sector collaboration and targeted programs for disadvantaged students, aiming to enhance educational quality.
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E-learning in Thailand: Mapping the digital divide
This study evaluates digital access among Thai students during the pandemic, revealing disparities in device availability and internet connectivity, particularly influenced by socioeconomic status. It emphasizes the need for improved data collection, equitable device distribution, and enhanced internet affordability to foster effective eLearning opportunities, ultimately recommending measures to bridge the digital divide.
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COVID-19 and non-governmental organisations in Nepal
This research note examines the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on NGOs in Nepal, revealing how they encountered increased demand for services, decreased funding, and challenges from state restrictions. Based on surveys conducted among 482 NGOs in 2020 and 2020-21, it emphasizes their critical role in recovery efforts.
Student’s Work
Supervised Work
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Tensions between Materiality Assessments and Stakeholder Engagements in Thai Corporate Sustainability Leaders
This study analyzes how top Thai companies perform materiality assessments and engage stakeholders in sustainability reporting, based on the Global Reporting Initiative framework. Findings show that while companies identify material topics and stakeholders thoroughly, engagement is often superficial and lacks detailed impact disclosures, limiting effective reporting and stakeholder engagement.
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Societal impact evaluation: implications for boundary spanning at the science-policy-society interface
MACKENZIE KING’s Master’s research focuses on social impact evaluation frameworks in boundary spanning organizations that intersect science, policy, and society. Utilizing the Asia Pacific Network for Global Change Research as a case study, the study proposes a survey based on the Productive Interactions framework to enhance societal impact assessment efficiently.
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A comparative study of human values of founders: social enterprise, for-profit, and general population in Thailand
Student: Sutima Detsakulrat | Degree: Master of Arts (Social Innovation and Sustainability) | Graduation Year: 2020 | Role: Co-Advisor with Daniel McFarlane and Neil Gains. This study examines the values and motivations of social entrepreneurs in Thailand, where previous research has focused mainly on broad institutional factors rather than individual-level drivers. Through quantitative analysis using…
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CSR initiatives during COVID-19: a case study of the top five fortune 500 companies
The research by Saurav Raj Basnet analyzes how the top five Fortune 500 companies adjusted their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. While their initiatives became more philanthropy-focused and prioritized safety, these short-term responses lacked the stakeholder engagement and sustainability commitment seen in their pre-pandemic programs.
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The use of technological innovation in the COVID-19 response by humanitarian organizations: case studies in refugee camps
The study by Kamonchanok Konghahong analyzes how humanitarian organizations used technology to address COVID-19 in refugee camps with 79.5 million displaced individuals. It reviews case studies across continents, highlighting adjustments to existing programs, collaboration, and the need for better technology selection and refugee engagement to enhance protection during the pandemic.