Our mission is to make
research matter in Africa.
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.
Ananse Data is a Ghana-based research and analytics company providing practical, high-quality support to organizations and individuals who need reliable evidence for decision-making. We specialize in business intelligence and analytics, research, monitoring and evaluation, data collection, and training and capacity building.
We work with universities, think tanks, NGOs, graduate students, fintech companies, and private clients, helping them design studies, collect and analyze data, measure impact, and turn information into clear, actionable insights. By combining strong local expertise with the best digital tools and modern methods, we deliver solutions that are accurate, efficient, and relevant to the Ghanaian and African context.
Whether you are conducting academic research, evaluating a program, building a data system, or strengthening your team's skills, Ananse Data provides the technical support and practical guidance to help you succeed.
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.
To deliver high-quality, ethical, and locally informed research, data collection, analytics, and training services that give our clients the evidence they need to act with confidence, across Ghana, Africa, and beyond.
The principles that guide us
Excellence
Excellence
We deliver work of the highest quality, exceeding expectations and setting new standards in research and analytics. Every project receives our full commitment to precision and thoroughness.
Innovation
Innovation
We embrace new methods, tools, and approaches to solve complex problems and stay ahead of evolving needs. Innovation is at the heart of how we deliver value to our clients.
Integrity
Integrity
We uphold the highest ethical standards in research, ensuring transparency, honesty, and accountability in everything we do. Your trust is our most valuable asset.
Impact
Impact
We focus on generating actionable insights that drive meaningful change and create lasting value for our clients and communities. Every data point has the potential to transform decisions.
Collaboration
Collaboration
We work closely with clients, partners, and communities, believing that the best outcomes emerge from shared knowledge and teamwork. Together, we achieve more.
Our services
Research
Monitoring & Evaluation
Business Intelligence & Analytics
Data Collection
Training & Capacity Building
Data Visualisation
Predictive Modelling
Data Pipeline Building
Meet the founders
Timothy Owusu Kontor
Founder & Managing Partner
Timothy Owusu Kontor is an Urban Scientist, Environmental Professional, Researcher, and Commissioner for Oaths. He is a Member of the Institute of Sustainability Professionals, a Member of the Ghana Monitoring and Evaluation Forum, and part of the Young and Emerging Evaluators network under the African Evaluation Association. With over seven years of fieldwork and research experience, he leads Ananse Data with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, evidence-driven solutions in data collection, research support, monitoring and evaluation, and field operations.
Samuel K. Botchway
Co-Founder
Samuel K. Botchway is a monitoring, evaluation, and social research professional delivering evidence to support programme and policy decisions across Ghana and Africa. Currently a research manager at the African Centre for Development Impact (ACDI) and national representative of the Young and Emerging Evaluators (YEEs) under the African Evaluation Association, he has worked on major assignments for IOM, GIZ, the African Development Bank, and the African Capacity Building Foundation.
Meet the team
Nicholas Osei Kofi Asare
BI & Analytics Lead
Nicholas Osei Kofi Asare brings a rare combination of data science depth and digital marketing instinct to Ananse Data. An MSc graduate in Business & Data Analytics from KNUST, he leads the development of Ananse Data's BI & Analytics product, building dashboards, automating data workflows, and turning field datasets into decision-ready intelligence.
Insights by our researchers
Articles and insights from our team coming soon.