Rajabhat University Strategic Project for Local and Community Economic Development

Abstract

This academic article aimed to demonstrate the application of the community-economy concept in academic service operations under the Rajabhat University Strategic Project for Local Development. The project functions as a mechanism to support and systematically integrate academic knowledge into participatory community economic development. Such integration contributes to the creation of occupations, income generation, increased happiness, and improved quality of life for community households.

Domestic economic stagnation in both the production and service sectors in recent years has resulted in mass layoffs and labor migration back to local areas. Consequently, strengthening community economies has become increasingly important. Higher education institutions play a vital role in fostering knowledge; developing and adding value to community-based economic activities in accordance with local identity, social and cultural capital, and area potential; and promoting the development of standardized products and services, thereby building capacity and enabling sustainable income generation for communities and households.