| Author | Viengxay Phouangchan |
| Note | A research study submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Business Administrative (Executive), School of Management |
| Publisher | Asian Institute of Technology |
| Abstract | This research has an overall aim of studying the systematic training and development
approach especially Training Needs Assessment (TNA) for capacity building of staff
in the national office of the Poverty Reduction Fund (PRF) in Vientiane, Lao PDR.
The focus of the research study of TNA is only for the development of staff in the
National Office within PRF which includes Head of Units and staff in respective
units. Given the fact that the TNA is an important process for systematic human
resource development, it can help organizations to better identify what major skills or
knowledge that the staff really needs to be trained.
The result of research shows that it is of necessity to improve the competency of staffs
through training and development in a proper and effective manner. It also shows that
certain skills and knowledge such as executive director and managers’ sound and
systematic knowledge of HRM, especially in planning and implementing the capacity
building and HRD plan and staff’s skills and ability to conduct an analytical study or
research; business management (SME System); microfinance management and
services; community development; environmental management and integration
activities in the socio-economic development; problem solving skill and ability to
access to the information; and computer and internet skills are needed. However,
training and development process is lacking and regulations or guidelines for
selecting staff to the training are not in place. Furthermore, the technique and the
selection process for training and development of staff in the National Office of the
PRF depend on budget and on-the-job training courses designed for the staff at the
local level. |
| Year | 2010 |
| Type | Research Study Project Report (RSPR) |
| School | School of Management (SOM) |
| Department | Other Field of Studies (No Department) |
| Academic Program/FoS | Master of Business Administration (Executive)-(EMBA) (Publication code = ESM) |
| Chairperson(s) | Sununta Siengthai; |
| Examination Committee(s) | Bechter, Clemens;Kumar, Arun; |
| Scholarship Donor(s) | Sweden (SIDA); |