AfricaScope has access to FinScope survey data for numerous countries in Africa. Africascope has been the technical advisors for the implementation of these surveys and has integrated the data into the analytical software ESPRI. We are also able to facilitate access to other information, including spatial data, through agencies FinMark Trust and the Financial Sector Deepening Trusts of these countries.
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: