Civitas Co., Ltd is a research-based consulting company that specializes in providing deep insights into local realities using an anthropological approach. With a small core team of ten Lao nationals and two expat directors, Civitas operates with expertise and professionalism. They offer practical, fact-based recommendations to their clients that drive positive social, environmental, and financial outcomes.

Civitas uses integrated methodologies to go beyond surface understanding, delving into how people live and work. By engaging both clients and respondents in a participatory approach, they ensure optimal outcomes. Their process includes talking to people in rural communities, identifying problems, quantifying the number of people affected, and analyzing the data to generate actionable insights.

They make SMART recommendations that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and time-bound. Additionally, Civitas facilitates two-way information exchanges and implements community mapping and planning activities. With a focus on creating understanding between clients and respondents, Civitas is committed to supporting and enhancing their clients' strategies