
AfricaScope is unique in that it brings together a team of reputable, experienced and professional business analysts that provide access to a distinct set of research approaches and market sectors in South Africa and Africa. Over the past decade our members have participated in some of the most important projects undertaken in South Africa and on the African continent.
The services we offer focus mainly on the following sectors:
Within these sectors and others, AfricaScope provides innovative approaches and a unique suite of information products. AfricaScopes collects strategic information through the use of social surveys and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) that it is able to analyse using various data mining techniques. Products include tabular data, spatial information, web mapping applications and hardcopy products. We believe that in order to fully meet the needs of our clients, we require the best possible team. AfricaScope has developed a network of partnerships and a comprehensive group of associates with whom we work with on a project by project basis.
AfricaScope provides a single point of contact for governments, donors, consulting firms and the private sector in need of information, research and specialised consulting services in various disciplines throughout Africa. AfricaScope has a distinct focus on South Africa and the following countries in Africa - Tanzania, Kenya, Ghana, Zambia, Nigeria and Botswana.
President Jacob Zuma at the ANC's 100 year celebrations identified unemployment, poverty and inequality as the three greatest issues needing South Africa's attention. According to a BizCommunity press release he was also quoted as saying that "as we move into the future...
In the New Partnership for Africa's Development (NEPAD) the leaders of the continent have agreed that for the future development of Africa there is a need for: