King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB) is committed to reducing poverty in all its forms by ensuring equitable access to education, resources, and opportunities. The university provides financial aid, scholarships, and support programs for students from low-income families, while encouraging community outreach projects that promote vocational skills and sustainable income generation. KMUTNB also collaborates with government agencies, local authorities, and private sectors in developing and implementing policies that enhance social inclusion and economic resilience. Through research, innovation, and academic services, the university contributes data-driven insights to inform public policies from local level to national level and create lasting impacts for poverty alleviation, aligning its mission with national and global sustainable development goals.
Published on January 20, 2024
Based on KMUTNB mission, partnerships, and projects related to community engagement, research, and education, the university and its members can participate in policymaking to end poverty in several ways.
At the local and regional levels:
KMUTNB influences local and regional policy by leveraging its academic expertise to develop solutions for local communities. The university can conduct applied research with local governments and businesses to solve community problems. This includes projects focused on improving livelihoods for farmers or developing vocational skills in rural areas. Through academic services and community engagement initiatives, students and faculty can work with communities to understand their specific needs and propose data-driven solutions to local officials. The university’s research capabilities can add weight to these policy recommendations. The university can introduce practical technologies and innovations, co-developed with community members, to regional stakeholders. This can support local entrepreneurship and improve quality of life, demonstrating the impact of technology on poverty reduction.
At the national level:
KMUTNB influences national policy by collaborating with government agencies and shaping the future workforce to address national priorities. As a public university, KMUTNB can engage in policy dialogues with national agencies and provide evidence-based research to inform policy decisions. This is supported by its mission to support the country through science, technology, and innovation. The university’s core mission of producing highly skilled graduates is a direct contribution to national development and poverty reduction. By training students with competencies demanded by modern industry, KMUTNB helps ensure a skilled workforce that supports economic growth. The university’s strategic planning and evaluation groups can produce analyses of national policies and their implementation. By using data, they can advocate for more effective government programs, as seen in KMUTNB’s documentation.
At the international level:
KMUTNB participates in global policymaking by aligning its efforts with international partners and advancing global sustainable development goals (SDGs). KMUTNB collaborates with international institutes, such as the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD), to offer scholarships and support students from lower-middle-income countries. These partnerships show KMUTNB’s global commitment to ending poverty. By aligning its mission with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, KMUTNB participates in a global framework for development. This includes committing to eradicate poverty (SDG 1) through education, research, and community engagement. The university facilitates access to education for underprivileged students through scholarships, financial assistance, and mentorship. By publishing its efforts, KMUTNB promotes best practices for ensuring equitable access to education, a key driver in combating poverty
Associate Professor Dr. Pianpool Kamoljitrprapa, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Science, King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB), welcomed Mr. Pisit Wannavithaya, Chief Executive Officer and Director, along with the executive team from PCL Holding Public Company Limited, at the scholarship presentation ceremony in support of the Volunteer Project for Medical Equipment Maintenance and Testing Skills Training for the Academic Year 2024. The meeting also included discussions on academic collaboration to provide students from the Department of Industrial Physics and Medical Instrumentation with opportunities to gain practical work experience with real industrial partners, as well as to explore potential future collaborations. The event was honored by the presence of Associate Professor Dr. Suraphan Yimmun, Vice President for Industrial Promotion and Business Education Development, KMUTNB, who joined the executives and staff members from both institutions in attending the meeting and witnessing the scholarship presentation ceremony held on November 26, 2024, at Meeting Room 203, Faculty of Applied Science, KMUTNB