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.

80+
Datasets collected
4
Countries served
80+
Clients served
7+
Years of expertise
About Us

We make research
matter in Africa.

Ananse Data is a Ghana-based research company offering data collection, monitoring and evaluation, business intelligence, data analytics, research design, and training services. We serve universities, think tanks, NGOs, graduate students, fintech companies, and individuals. We combine deep local expertise with the 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 Africa's most trusted research and analytics partner, helping organisations and individuals make better decisions through reliable evidence, practical insights, and strong local expertise.

Mission

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

Core Values
ExcellenceInnovationIntegrityImpactCollaboration
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.

Client voices

What our clients say

"

Ananse Data helped me execute my entire PhD fieldwork within 3 weeks — professionally, ethically, and stress-free.

Yaw Adusei
"

Their understanding of field logistics and ethics saved our project from major delays.

Araba Dadzie
"

The quality of data collection and real-time monitoring exceeded our expectations. Highly recommended.

Nii Armah Tetteh
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 Data.

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