Abstract:
The study consisted of the following objectives: 1) to investigate problems, obstacles, and factors for developing an ecosystem of integrity organizations that have received an outstanding rating from the integrity and transparency assessment; 2) to analyze the Buddhist peaceful means used to enhance an ecosystem of integrity organizations of government agencies; and 3) to present peace innovation for developing an ecosystem of integrity organizations in order to enhance the integrity and transparency assessment of government agencies. The study used mixed-method research comprising qualitative and quantitative methods. The qualitative data were collected by documentary method, in-depth interview with 28 persons, focus group discussion with 8 persons, and assessment form with 20 organizations who used integrity and transparency assessment (ITA). The obtained data were analyzed by inductive method, mean, and standard deviation.
From the study, the following results are found:
1) Problems and obstacles that are not conducive to developing an ecosystem of integrity organizations arise from many reasons such as unclear operational direction, leaders do not give importance, a lack of host organizations, personnel lacking competencies to adapt to changes, a lack of endorsement for an integrity culture, the structure and work system are delayed, digital technology is not being used, a lack of flexibility, bribes, a lack of transparency, a lack of information exposure, and the inefficient service. Factors conducive to developing an ecosystem of integrity organizations include strategies, leadership, work structure, identifying responsible agencies, the use of digital technology, personnel, organizational culture, communication, and service to the public. Concepts used to enhance an ecosystem that is favorable to integrity organization include concepts of new government management, the development of current bureaucratic system, an ecosystem of organization, and organizations culture. Lessons from a model integrity organization that received an outstanding rating from the integrity and transparency assessment as a result of leaders understanding the importance of building an integrity culture within the organization.
2) Padhāna (four efforts) is a Buddhist peaceful mean for developing an integrity organization that may be employed in the process of establishing a fraud prevention system, promoting an integrity culture, establishing an efficient integrity management system, and developing personnel. All of this contributes to an organizational culture of integrity and continual development that may be passed down to the next generation of personnel.
3) An ecosystem of integrity organization consists of 7 shared principles, 3 approaches, 3 goals, and 7 core values, namely: 1) smart leadership, 2) smart strategy, 3) smart service digital, 4) smart work, 5) smart people, 6) smart integrity culture, and 7) smart stakeholder engagement. The 3 approaches include: new management model, new digital working process, and new culture. The 3 goals include: integrity, peace, and trust. All of which help to enhance the integrity and transparency assessment of government agencies. A body of knowledge obtained from the study is called Peace Innovation for Transforming into an Ecosystem of Integrity Organization.