GBS Consulting, Research & Strategy

Your Gateway to African GBS Strategy, Research & Delivery

Powering Africa’s Global Business Services Growth Through Data, Strategy and Execution

Unlocking Africa’s Potential as a Global Services Powerhouse

The Africa Federation  of GBS Associations serves as the gateway for governments, development partners, and donors to access world-class market research, strategic planning, and implementation support for Africa’s rapidly growing GBS and BPO sectors. These services are delivered with trusted and internationally recognized expertise in GBS diagnostics, investment strategy, and ecosystem development.

What We Offer

One door. Multiple solutions. Tangible results.

The Africa Federation  of GBS Associations is the continent’s central platform for GBS market intelligence, strategic advisory, and implementation support. Through our accredited technical partners, we enable governments, development agencies, and donors to scale impactful GBS initiatives — from insight and strategy to execution.

Our Core GBS Consulting, Research & Strategy Services

We connect donor-funded projects and national initiatives with vetted, best-in-class expertise to drive job creation, investment, and inclusive digital growth in Africa.

Service PillarWhat We Deliver
1 GBS & BPO Market Diagnostics Country/location market analysis, ecosystem profiling, benchmarking, readiness assessments, value chain mapping
2 Source Market & Investor Research Deep research and insights into buyer/investor needs, outsourcing patterns, investment priorities, demand-side barriers and enablers
3 Value Proposition Development Data-led narratives to position locations as credible, investment-ready destinations
4 National GBS Strategies & Masterplans End-to-end, full-scale strategy development for national and regional GBS ecosystem growth
5 Workforce & Skills Development Strategies Future skills mapping, workforce readiness diagnostics, and inclusive skilling strategies
6 Implementation Support Program coordination, KPI frameworks, PMO support, and performance tracking

Why Work Through the Africa GBS Federation?

Federation AdvantageHow It Benefits You
Pan-African ReachOperates across 25+ countries through member associations
Neutral & Credible PlatformIdeal entry point for donors and partners looking to engage regionally
Efficient Fund ChannelingSkip lengthy tender processes — work through pre-qualified delivery partners
Results-Oriented FrameworkBuilt around job creation, export revenue, inclusion and global competitiveness
Revenue Reinvestment Model20% of project fees reinvested into GBS ecosystem building and capacity support

Who Should Partner with Us?

This solution is ideal for:

  • Philanthropic Donors & Foundations
  • Development Partners
  • Investment Promotion Agencies
  • Ministries of ICT, Trade, Industry, and Youth
  • Digital Economy Stakeholders & Ecosystem Enablers
  • Private Sector Operators and Enterprises

Our Lead GBS Consulting, Research & Strategy Partner

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Let’s Build Africa’s GBS Future. Together

If you’re looking to launch or scale GBS research, strategy or implementation projects in Africa, the Africa Federation of GBS Associations can deliver actionable insight and execution for your GBS growth goals.

Contact: info@africagbsfederation.org

Website: www.africagbsfederation.org