Growing up as a young African woman from Ghana, I have seen a fair share of abandoned or "white elephant" projects in several communities due to the lack of effective and inclusive research before implementation. I remember asking the obvious but relevant question "why?", these cost a lot of money! and having a mixed feeling of sadness and frustrations.  This motivated me to pursue a development-related career to help change the way things are done in my little small way. 

 

I am passionately concerned about who, what and how research and development are organised.  I believe that before any intervention there should be an intensive and inclusive research to critically understand the context and content of the targeted beneficiaries at the grassroot. We need to ask, listen and guide rather than impose our ideologies and solutions. Unfortunately, this is usually the case in most developing countries. 

 

I strongly advocate to look before we leap, research! However, conducting research in Ghana as an international researcher or organisation can be extremely difficult and highly political. This can sometimes compromise results and value.  There should be a reliable "local-insider", who can share politically-free and genuine local insights that reflect the underpinning development without compromising on value, quality and impact. This is where Syncres Global comes in!"

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Our "360- approach” to research and development helps us to provide credible, most relevant and quality data for your academia or industry research.  We also help you in your planning, executing, monitoring or evaluating development projects.  We dare to reimagine how to promote sustainable and inclusive research and development in the global south!

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