Our multidisciplinary teams of professional researchers, survey specialists and GIS specialists with our associates & partner help us develop our unique products and services.
Company Profile
Origin
- AfricaScope SA is the holding company of GeoScope SA, a Broad Based Black Economically Empowered level 2 company and GeoScope Europe a sister company based in the republic of Ireland.
- The origins of AfricaScope is in the research surveys and GIS fields and has been in operation for more than 16 years
- Our diversified background allow us to have a broad based understanding of the African & South African markets
Professional Team
- AfricaScope brings together teams of reputable, experienced and professional researchers & analysts
- This provides access to a distinct set of methodological approaches, research skills and market sector understanding in Africa
Experience
- Over the past decade our members have participated in some of the most important projects undertaken in Africa
- Members of AfricaScope have been working together for more than 16 years
Geospatial Data
- AfricaScope has developed many innovative datasets – demographic estimates for Africa, financial access, etc to provide an in-depth understanding of the African market
- Recently we have developed demographic estimates, income and Gross Geographic Product (GGP) data sets for African countries
Financial Sector & Enterprise Research
- Our focus is on survey research in the financial access and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprise (MSME) environments in Africa
- Bob Currin has provided technical expertise in the implementation of financial and MSME surveys in 13 African countries.
- GeoScope has recently conducted an perception surveys in Malawi, Botswana and Eswatini.
Quantitative Surveys & Qualitative Research
- AfricaScope has implemented quantitative and qualitative research studies in many African countries
- Craig Schwabe has acted as a technical adviser in the implementation of Citizen Report Card surveys in South Africa, Ghana, Liberia & Mozambique
- Katiso Rachabane has worked on many surveys in South Africa and Africa, including an Enterprise Survey for the World Bank
- AfricaScope has overseen the implementation of a socio-economic surveys in the South Africa.
Position Statement
“Providing decision makers with strategic information for market and socio-economic development of people in Africa.”
Mission
- To develop INNOVATIVE information products for markets and the socio-economic environment within South Africa
- To establish a team of PROFESSIONAL business analysts to collect and develop the information products
- To develop STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS and associations with organizations and individuals
- To use our information products to facilitate the DEVELOPMENT of business strategies and public sector policies
- To address the specific NEEDS OF CLIENTS in developing markets and the socio-economic environment in South Africa
Core Values
- Quality and integrity: we place great importance on ensuring the highest standards of quality and integrity in all aspects of our work
- Professionalism: we believe in bringing together teams of reputable, experienced, and professional researchers and geospatial analysts
- Diversity: our diversified team provides a broad-based understanding of the African and South African markets
- Collaboration: we form partnerships with key organizations and individuals in specific fields to provide unique skills and expertise
- Innovation: we believe in the development of innovative and unique survey and geospatial services and data products to help businesses gain key insights into the South African and African markets
- Value: we understand the value of providing easy to use information that summarize key findings so that decision-makers can make informed decisions in implementing business strategies and government planning
Vision
Our vision is to be the leading provider of high-quality and innovative research surveys and geospatial services in Africa, contributing to the development of the continent by providing reliable and accessible information to decision-makers in business and government for strategic planning.