This study covers new ground in the evaluative criteria for good governance by local governments. Commonly, such evaluative criteria would be set by the central state. It is a true top-down process. The evaluative criteria, on the other hand, from a bottom-up approach, that is, from the viewpoint of local governments, are rarely found. Therefore, this study will discuss on the evaluative criteria for the good governance of local governments according to the viewpoint of local government executives. Such criteria will center on six principles ...

One of the important roles of local government in Thailand is “public service.” In the past, local governments there were limited to this role, but now the central government has delegated more functions to the local governments, which has resulted in local governments having more responsibilities than before. Moreover, some of their duties have become more complicated and difficult to manage, e.g., environmental and infrastructural management. The public service of local government can be improved by using various means; the encouragement of ...

An extensive literature on local environmental sustainability has addressed the importance of governments more broadly, and local governments particularly, in terms of playing a leading role in managing and safeguarding local environmental resources. Nonetheless, there has been very little theoretically-inspired or empirical research that has investigated how local governments should perform the role. Therefore, the major objective of the present study is to explore the role of local government, with respect to stakeholder participation, ...