Our projects

Since 1991 MIDAS has implemented numerous projects in:

Environmental Planning and Natural Resources Management
Agriculture and Rural Development Planning
Project Formulation / Pre-Investment Studies
Evaluations
Aquaculture and Fisheries
Project Management & Contract Administration
Land Administration & Land Policy
Private Investments, Agribusiness Development, Foreign Investment Promotion, and Commercial Studies
Irrigation Development

Environmental Planning and Natural Resources Management

Lao PDR

Tree Plantation for Livelihood Improvement Project, ADB, 2002-2003
Industrial Tree Plantation Loan Project, Government of Lao PDR/ADB, 1995-2003.
Lao Environment Sector Strategy Note / ADB, 1999-2000.
Forest Management and Conservation Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank/Finnida, 1995-2000.
Wildlife Protection and Forest Conservation Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank/GEF, 1995-2000.
Supplemental Land Use Studies for the Nam Theun-Hinboun Environmental Impact Assessment, Norplan/NORAD, 1994-1995.
Luang Prabang Land Development Study, Burapha Development Consultants, 1994.

Thailand

Environmental Planning for Golden Buddha Beach, Subdistrict Administrative Organziations in Phangnga Province
Natural Resources Planning for Sub-district Administrative Organizations, Mae Tha District, Lampang, 2002-3
An Assessment of Thailand's Progress and Achievements in Implementing Agenda 21, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment, 2001 - 2002.
Natural Resources and Biodiversity Institute Development Project, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, DANCED, 1999-2002.
Preliminary Study - Agenda 21 Thailand, Ministry of Science, Technology, and Environment, 2000 - 2001
Long-Term Strategy Framework for Thai-Danish Cooperation, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Government of Denmark / DANCED, 1998-1999
Strengthening for Natural Resource Policy and Management in the Office of Agricultural Economics, Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (Phases 1 & 2), Government of Denmark / DANCED, 1994 - 1998.
Pre-Investment Study for a Coastal Resources Management Project in Thailand, World Bank, 1994-97
Monitoring Analysis and Evaluation of Provincial and Local Environmental Planning Project, USAID/Thailand Office of Environmental Policy and Planning, 1994-1995
Regional Technical Support Mission, USAID/Development Alternatives, Inc., 1994-1997
Environmental Analysis of the Land Titling III Project, World Bank, 1994
Pre-Investment Study for a Conservation Forest Area Protection, Management, and Development Project in Thailand, Global Environment Facility/World Bank, 1993
Evaluation Mission: Reforestation of Denuded Forest Lands in Khao Kho Project, Phetchabun, UNDP, 1992
Technical Review Mission: Thailand Forestry Sector Master Plan Project, UNDP, 1992
NGO Conservation Forestry Conferences, World Bank and Swedish International Development Agency, 1991, 1992
Study of Conservation Forest Area Demarcation, Protection, and Occupancy in Thailand, World Bank and Japanese Grant Fund, 1991

Cambodia

Natural Resources Based Development Strategy for the Tonle Sap Area, Cambodia, Mekong River Commission Secretariat/UNDP, 1996-1997

Agriculture and Rural Development Planning

Lao PDR

Northern Regional Development Strategy, ADB, 2003-4
Luang Namtha Provincial Development Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank, 1994-98
Implications of AIDS for the Agriculture Sector in Laos, UNDP, 1992
Management Consultancy Mission: Management and Operation of Vaccine Production and Distribution, UNDP, 1992
Agriculture Policy Study, UNDP, 1990
Study of National Crop Development and Seed/Planting Material Multiplication Plan, ADB, 1990
Financial Sector Review: Industrial Credit Component, ADB, 1990
Translation: Study of National Agricultural Manpower and National Extension Service, ADB, 1990

Thailand

Restructuring of the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives, ADB, 2000-2002
Agricultural Sector Needs Assessment, ADB, 1998
Improved Land and Water Use Project, Mekong Committee, 1993
Study on Agriculture and Sustainable Development in Asia, ESCAP, 1993
Khao Kho Land Use and Marketing Study, UNDP/FAO, 1993

Cambodia

Project Implementation on the Transport and Agriculture Sectors: Irrigation Rehabilitation Component, ADB, 1993-94

Project Formulation / Pre-Investment Studies

Lao PDR

A Preparatory Study for a Pilot Micro-Credit and Training Project, ADB, 1993
Project Formulation Mission : Village Level Irrigated Agriculture Training Project, UNDP, 1992
Administrative and Technical Backstopping: Third Forestry Development Project Preparation, Technical Assistance Study, ADB, 1991

Thailand

Pre-Investment Study for a Coastal Resources Management Project, World Bank/Thailand Office of Agricultural Economics, 1994-97
Global Environment Facility: Conservation Forest Area Protection, Management, and Development Project - Pre-Investment Study, World Bank, 1993
Administrative and Technical Backstopping: Private Tree Farms Development Study, ADB, 1989-90

Evaluations

Lao PDR

Evaluation Mission: Provincial Irrigation Project, Savannakhet and Vientiane Provinces, UNDP, 1991

Thailand

Evaluation: Horticultural Development Project in Northeastern Thailand, European Commission, June - July 2001
Evaluation: Large Swamp Inland Fisheries Project, JBIC/Japan, November-December 2000
Evaluation: Rubber Tree Cultivation in the Northeast, European Commission, September - October 2000
Evaluation: Silk Production in the Northeast, European Commission, August - September 2000
Evaluation Mission: Natural Resources and Environment Program, UNDP, 1998
Evaluation of Projects in Northeast Thailand, OECF/Japan, 1998
Evaluation Mission: Affected Thai Villages Program on the Thai-Cambodian Border, UNHCR/UNBRO, 1992
Evaluation Mission: Reforestation of Denuded Forest Lands in Khao Kho Project, Phetchabun, UNDP, 1992

Aquaculture and Fisheries

Thailand

Aquaculture Outreach Program in Northeast Thailand and Laos, UNDP/ODA/AIT, 1994-96
Pre-Investment Study for a Coastal Resources Management Project in Thailand, World Bank, 1994-1997
Aquaculture Outreach Program in Northeast Thailand and Laos, UNDP/ODA/Asian Institute of Technology, 1992-93

India

Calcutta (India) Sewage Fish Project, ODA/Asian Institute of Technology, 1993.

Project Management & Contract Administration

Lao PDR

Luang Namtha Provincial Development Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank, 1994-98
Forest Management and Conservation Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank/GEF, 1995-2000
Third Forestry Development Project Preparation, Technical Assistance Study, PacMar, Inc./ADB, 1991

Nepal

Master Plan for Horticulture Development Study, PacMar, Inc./ADB, 1989

Thailand

Occupational Database Development, Department of Employment, 2000 - 2001
Monitoring Analysis and Evaluation of Provincial and Local Environmental Planning Project, USAID/Office of Environmental Policy and Planning, 1994-1995
Private Tree Farms Development Study, PacMar, Inc./ADB, 1989-90

Bangladesh

Agriculture Research Project, Phase II (Supplement), PacMar, Inc./USAID, 1988-1991

Land Administration & Land Policy

Lao PDR

Forest Management and Conservation Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank/Finnida, 1995-2000
Wildlife Protection and Forest Conservation Project, Government of Lao PDR/World Bank/GEF, 1995-2000
Supplemental Land Use Studies for the Nam Theun-Hinboun Environmental Impact Assessment, Norplan/NORAD, 1994-1995

Thailand

Pre-Investment Study for a Coastal Resources Management Project in Thailand, World Bank, 1994-97
Environmental Analysis of the Land Titling III Project, World Bank, 1994
Pre-Investment Study for a Conservation Forest Area Protection, Management, and Development Project in Thailand, Global Environment Facility/World Bank, 1993
Evaluation Mission: Reforestation of Denuded Forest Lands in Khao Kho Project, Phetchabun, UNDP, 1992
Technical Review Mission: Thailand Forestry Sector Master Plan Project, UNDP, 1992
Improved Land and Water Use Project, Mekong Committee, 1993
Land Reform Master Plan, PacMar, Inc./Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives/World Bank, 1989-90

Private Investments, Agribusiness Development, Foreign Investment Promotion, and Commercial Studies

Thailand

Occupational Database Development, Department of Employment, 2000 - 2001
Santi Nukhroh Co., Ltd.: Nongkhai Fruit and Vegetable Farm Management, 1992-2012
Khao Saming Farm Co., Ltd.: Khao Saming Farm Management Project, 1991- 2001
Regent Hotel: Landscaping and Garden Management, 1993-96
ASIA Modified Starch Co., Ltd.: Modified Starch Industry Study, 1993
Dole Tropical Fruits: Asparagus Production and Marketing Study, 1993
Phoenix Pulp and Paper Company: Northeast Thailand Raw Materials Assessment for Pulp Production, 1992
Chanthaburi Farm Co., Ltd.: Chanthaburi Fruit Tree Farm Management Plan, 1991
Asia Sermkij Co., Ltd.: Nakhon Nayok Nursery Development Plan, 1991
Asia Sermkij Co., Ltd.: Khao Saming Farm Development Plan, 1990
Sunflower Oil Co., Ltd.: Sunflower Oil Processing Plant Feasibility Study, 1991
Dole Thailand Co., Ltd.: Indonesia Plantation Site Survey, 1991
Thai-Lao Forum on Private Cooperation and Development, Regional Technical Assistance Project, ADB, 1991
Lao PDR
Institutional Development of the Lao Chamber of Commerce and Industry. Asia Foundation 1993-94
Foreign Investment Advisory Project, Agribusiness Investment Conference, UNDP, 1993
Assessment of the Lao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Asia Foundation, 1992
Foreign Investment Promotion Project, ADB, 1991

Vietnam

Plantation Site Survey in Vietnam, Dole Japan , 1991

Irrigation Development

Lao PDR

Technical Mission: Water Management for Small Scale Irrigation Projects, Oudomxay Province, UNDP, 1996
Technical Review Missions: Small Scale Irrigation Projects in Oudomxai and Luang Namtha Provinces, UNDP, 1993
Training Mission : Organization and Management of Training in Thailand for Irrigation and Agriculture Technicians from the Small Scale Irrigation Projects in Oudomxai and Luang Namtha Provinces, UNDP, 1992
Project Formulation Mission : Village Level Irrigated Agriculture Training Project, UNDP, 1992
Evaluation Mission : Provincial Irrigation Project, UNDP, 1991

Thailand

Chao Phraya Water Resources Study, World Bank, 1994
Mekong Irrigation Project, Phase I, Mekong Committee, 1990