The Mekong Delta Development Research Institute (MDI) was established in March 2005 based on the expansion of MD Farming Systems R&D Institute (1995), formerly the Department of Rice Science (1976), Can Tho University The Institute's activities, by well-experienced and specialized staff with international and in-country collaborations, are aimed at sustainable socio-economic development of the Mekong Delta through (i) education and training programs, (ii) research and technology transfer, and (iii) consultancy and implementation of local development programs/projects. Number of staff 67 Number of undergraduates 307 Number of graduates 80

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