Africa's research intelligence partner

Data that informs
decisions
across Africa.

Field research, monitoring & evaluation, and data analytics; delivered to international standards by teams who understand the continent.

500+
Datasets collected
12
Countries served
80+
Clients served
7+
Years of expertise
About Us

We make research
matter in Africa.

Ananse Data is a Ghana-based research support company offering data collection, research design, and training services. We serve universities, think tanks, NGOs, graduate students, fintech industries, and individuals—combining deep local expertise with best digital tools.

We believe that data should drive decisions, and that great research starts with understanding the local context. That's what we bring to every project across West Africa and beyond.

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Vision

To be Ghana's most trusted partner in data collection and research fieldwork, enabling innovation and evidence-based decision-making across Africa.

Mission

To deliver reliable, ethical, and locally informed data services that support academic, policy, and market-driven research.

Our Services

Quantifiable impact

We deliver research solutions that drive decisions and create lasting impact across Africa.

Field Research

Comprehensive data collection across Africa with trained local teams who understand context and culture.

Monitoring & Evaluation

Rigorous M&E frameworks and implementation for donors, NGOs, and development organizations.

BI & Analytics

Transform raw data into actionable insights with interactive dashboards and predictive models.

Capacity Building

Training programs and workshops to strengthen research skills across organizations.

Our Team

Leadership and expertise

Field research expertise, monitoring & evaluation specialists, data scientists and capacity building professionals.

Timothy Owusu Kontor

Timothy Owusu Kontor

Founder & Managing Partner

Samuel K. Botchway

Samuel K. Botchway

Co-Founder

Nicholas Osei Kofi Asare

Nicholas Osei Kofi Asare

BI & Analytics Lead

Start your research journey
with Ananse.

Let's discuss your research needs. Our team is ready to help you make data-driven decisions across Africa.