DITH Consulting is empowering success and transforming futures.
Your trusted partner with a focus on development, innovation, technology and health in the Africa region. Our consultants specialize in a variety of areas and are passionate about making the world a better place. We offer our expertise, knowledge, and problem-solving skills to drive positive change, improve performance, and achieve desired outcomes for our clients.
Josephine Ann-Marie Samura is the founder and CEO of DITH Consulting was born in Sierra Leone before relocating to the United States. She received a bachelors of Global Health and a master's in Global Technology and Development with a concentration in applied international development from Arizona States University. She has a background in healthcare and data analysis, is fluent in Krio and proficient in Spanish.
Our mission is to empower governments and organizations to achieve their fullest potential and thrive in a rapidly evolving world.
We are committed to providing exceptional consulting services that deliver tangible and sustainable results. Our expertise, innovative thinking, and client-centric approach drives growth, fosters innovation, and creates lasting value for our clients. Solutions to the most complex problems of our time can be found at the intersection of development, innovation, technology and health.
Development
Development requires the formulation and implementation of effective strategies in order to reach desired goals and achieve positive outcomes. Our goal is to create a more equitable and prosperous world by addressing the socio-economic challenges faced by developing countries. This involves collaboration, partnerships, and sustainable solutions to foster inclusive growth, improve living standards, and empower individuals and communities to shape their own futures.
Innovation
Innovation is the process of creating and implementing new ideas, products, services, or approaches that bring about positive change and deliver value. We pride ourselves on fostering a culture of creativity, seek to identify and address inefficiencies in existing processes, remain agile in order to quickly respond to emerging trends, harness collective intelligence to solve problems and practice continuous improvement while always putting customer first.
Technology
We empower organizations to leverage the full potential of technology to drive digital transformation, achieve operational excellence, and unlock sustainable growth. Our purpose is to bridge the gap between technology and business by translating complex requirements into practical strategies and actionable plans. We strive to understand our customers’ goals, align technology solutions with their business objectives, and deliver industry leading solutions.
Health
Enhancing healthcare systems, addressing global health challenges, and promoting access to essential healthcare services are key components of international development. This includes initiatives to combat infectious diseases, improve maternal and child health, increase access to clean water, enhance sanitation, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure in order to achieve sustainable development goals.
End to end process
Define problem
We work with you to understand your goals and assess your business challenges.
Develop analysis
We’ll design a solution best suited for addressing the problem and provide comprehensive advice on execution and implementation.
Design solution
We’ll analyze the problem in depth in order to develop the best approach to achieve your goals and solve your business challenges.
Execute implementation
We’ll partner with your organization to implement the solution in the most efficient and cost effective manner.
Mobile application for pharmaceutical clinical research in Kenya
The focus of this project was filling an institutional void for a prospective investor in Kenya, Africa. This presentation is a pitch for a mobile application to be used for pharmaceutical research.
Featured case studies
Leveraging telemedicine to improve healthcare access in Sierra Leone
The study showed that telemedicine is effective in expanding healthcare to undeserved and hard to reach populations while providing outcomes comparable to those of the traditional face to face model.
Telemedicine has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery in Sierra Leone, improving access, reducing healthcare disparities, and enhancing patient care. Read more about how mobile technologies can help transform the country's healthcare system.
Sub-Saharan Africa
Macro Poverty Outlook Country-by-country Analysis and Projections for the Developing World
Spring 2023 Meetings
The Macro Poverty Outlook (MPO) analyzes macroeconomic and poverty developments in 48 developing countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. The report is released twice annually for the Spring and Annual Meetings of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund. The MPO consists of individual country notes that provide an overview of recent developments, forecasts of major macroeconomic variables and poverty during 2023-2025, and a discussion of critical challenges for economic growth, macroeconomic stability, and poverty reduction moving forward. Access full report
A curated selection of articles to keep you current on the latest trends in the field of development, innovation, technology and health.
DEVELOPMENT
Bringing forth water to combat food insecurity and climate change in the Sahel.
INNOVATION
Generative AI develops potential new drugs for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
TECHNOLOGY
Revolutionizing digital infrastructure: Maximizing efficiency and sustainability with AI integration.
HEALTH
US Officials Warn of Increase in Bacterial Illnesses That Can Lead to Meningitis and Possibly Death.
COP 28: Raising Ambition for Climate Action
What pressing issues did world leaders discuss?
Ibrahim Thiaw, Executive Secretary, UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), noted that while droughts were once viewed as only affecting some regions, they are now a global threat, impacting on livelihoods and ecosystems and fueling displacement and conflicts. Read more
The Global Climate Action Portal is tracking announcements from COP28 in real time for every country worldwide, Visit the portal
Side events at the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), continued to spotlight critical issues being discussed in the negotiations and beyond them – from violence against environmental defenders to carbon capture and storage (CCS) to adaptation and climate finance. Read more
UNGA 78: racing towards 2030
How Much Progress Are We Making Towards the Sustainable Development Goals?
In 2015, countries adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) . They embarked on a journey to achieve the 2030 Agenda to promote prosperity, address inequalities while protecting the environment. The 17 SDGs offer the most practical and effective pathway to tackle the causes of poverty, violent conflict, human rights abuses, climate change and environmental degradation. Read more
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged world leaders to bring forward national and global commitments to drive SDG transformation. Read more
Governments must seek win-win synergies by tackling climate and sustainable development crises together, urges expert group report. Read more
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