지역발전을 위한 지방자치단체의 새마을전문가 자격제도에 관한 연구

A Study on the Saemaul Experts Qualification System of Local Governments for Regional Development

Local autonomous entities have contributed to the settlement of grass-roots democracy as much of the power was transferred from the central government. In addition, the accountability of power made them to develop diverse and professional efforts to improve the quality of life of local residents and the growth of local economy. Cheongdo-gun, Gyeongsang providence, the subject of the present study has been actively exploring ways of the community development based on its position as the birthplace of Saemaul Undong. Apparently, Saemaul Undong is a national movement which has become the foundation of Korean economic development. For this, the substantial efforts of Cheongdo-gun to introduce a qualification system for Saemaul experts can lay the foundation of community development. Therefore, the results of the present study suggest the development direction of a qualification system for Saemaul experts as followings: the construction of collaboration for a qualification system among Saemaul Undong related Universities and groups, the creation of the continuous support system for the activity of Saemaul experts, and the establishment of qualification education system with use of academic credit bank system.