1.4.4 Policy addressing poverty
Metric: Community anti-poverty programmes
Participate in policy making at local, regional, national and/or global level to implement programmes and policies to end poverty in all its dimensions.
Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, launches “APP TECH – Solving Poverty for Pattani People: Ready-to-Use Technologies” featuring 10 technologies designed to address poverty in the southern border provinces.
On the morning of November 11, 2024, at the Pattani Campus Office, Prince of Songkla University (PSU) held a Kick-off event for the presentation of appropriate technologies under the project “App Tech for Pattani People: Ready-to-Use Technologies to Empower Communities and Alleviate Poverty in the Southern Border Provinces.” The initiative is supported by the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A).
The “App Tech to Solve Poverty for Pattani People” project applies appropriate technologies to address poverty issues in Pattani Province, with the aim of increasing income and improving the quality of life of local communities. The project has developed a variety of innovative technologies, such as a scrubber system for soot capture, a soil leveler for salt fields, and an energy-saving biomass stove system. These technologies can be effectively applied in both the agricultural and small-scale industrial sectors.
The project also emphasizes knowledge and technology transfer to communities, enabling them to build upon and sustainably develop these innovations. It is expected to serve as a model for using technology to solve social problems in other areas in the future.
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Research Highlight: Solving Poverty for Pattani People
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PSU Pattani collaborates with PMU-A and a network of higher education institutions to enhance quality of life and strengthen the grassroots economy in the three southern border provinces
On July 8, 2024, the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A), in collaboration with Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, and a network of higher education institutions in the Lower Southern Region and the three southern border provinces, organized a multilateral seminar on integrated poverty alleviation in southern Thailand. The event was held under the theme: “Collaborative Synergy to End Poverty: Sharing Knowledge, Practical Innovations, and Technologies for Communities of Practice.” The seminar aimed to genuinely improve the quality of life and strengthen the grassroots economy in the region.
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A panel discussion titled “Reflecting Collective Spirit: The Power of Research in Building Communities of Practice in the Lower Southern Region and Southern Border Provinces.”
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A signing ceremony of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the collaborative development of data-driven decision support systems (DSS) for strategic research areas focused on poverty eradication and social mobility in the southern border provinces, between the Southern Border Provinces Administrative Center (SBPAC) and partner institutions.
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Presentations of six highlight models — ready-to-use innovations and community-based models developed by six higher education institutions and their communities of practice, along with one high-value business model designed to address poverty in the region.
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PSU Pattani Presented Three Key Proposals to the Prime Minister Aiming to Eradicate Poverty and Promote Social Opportunities in Pattani Province
On February 27, 2024, during Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin’s visit to Pattani Province to promote the “Travel to the Deep South with All Your Heart” tourism campaign, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus (PSU Pattani), represented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Attachai Ueanantasun, Vice President for Pattani Campus, presented three key initiatives addressing poverty eradication, grassroots economic development, and social opportunity creation in the province.
- Cultural Heritage for Community Learning
- PSU Pattani was entrusted with the ownership of a 170-year-old traditional house at No. 5 Anoru Road, donated by the Prichayakorn family. The house now serves as a learning and cultural center for visitors to explore Pattani’s historic old town, preserving local identity while generating community income through cultural tourism.
- Multicultural Ring Research Project
- Through funding from the Program Management Unit for Area-Based Development (PMU-A) over the past five years, PSU Pattani has conducted the “Multicultural Ring” project, revitalizing the old town area into a community tourism destination. This initiative promotes local entrepreneurship, community product development, and economic inclusion by empowering residents to participate in tourism-based income generation.
- Data-Driven and Innovation-Based Local Development
- Leveraging its academic expertise, PSU Pattani is developing a database to analyze high-potential tourism areas and those in need of targeted support. The university also applies scientific research and innovation to create value-added products from natural and marine resources across six coastal districts — such as herbal products and processed seafood — to enhance local livelihoods and reduce poverty sustainably.
These initiatives reflect PSU Pattani’s commitment to SDG 1 (No Poverty) through integrated cultural, research, and innovation-based approaches, fostering inclusive economic growth and sustainable community empowerment in southern Thailand.
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PSU Pattani Hosts Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER) Meeting to Strengthen International Collaboration
On 30 August 2024, Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus (PSU Pattani) hosted the Regional Network on Poverty Eradication (RENPER) meeting, aimed at fostering academic and research collaboration to combat poverty at the regional and international levels.
The event was presided over by Asst. Prof. Dr. Monthira Leelakriangsak, Vice President for Academic Affairs, PSU Pattani, and Chairperson of RENPER. Member institutions included Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Women’s University (India), REVA University (India), University of Bengkulu (Indonesia), Universiti Putra Malaysia, San Beda University (Philippines), Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, Yala Rajabhat University, and Princess of Naradhiwas University.
During the event, MoUs were signed between PSU Pattani and San Beda University (Philippines) as well as REVA University (India) to enhance cooperation in education, research, cultural exchange, joint seminars, workshops, and student exchange programs. The partnerships aim to support sustainable development and poverty reduction, especially in Thailand’s southern border provinces.
Representatives from PSU Pattani, Yala Rajabhat University, and Princess of Naradhiwas University also presented collaborative research under the poverty eradication initiative. Member universities shared academic works under various themes, such as:
- PSU Pattani: Use of Decision Support Systems (DSS) to enhance poverty alleviation efforts and integrate with national inequality databases (presented by Asst. Prof. Dr. Somporn Cha-aree).
- Universiti Putra Malaysia: Gender and vulnerability analysis in poverty alleviation (Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zumilah Zainalaludin).
- Universiti Malaysia Kelantan: Case study on poverty eradication in Kelantan (Prof. Dr. Aweng Eh Rak).
- Women’s University: Building social capital and empowering women to reduce poverty.
- San Beda University: Community engagement for meaningful and sustainable development (Ms. Norielyn Tabag).
- REVA University: Food safety and security challenges in Asian countries (Prof. Dr. Visweswara Rao Pasupuleti).
The RENPER collaboration emphasizes the strategic role of higher education institutions in supporting governments and non-governmental sectors to tackle poverty through education, research, innovation, and knowledge sharing. It promotes regional cooperation, capacity building, and sustainable solutions for poverty eradication across Asia.