About Us
Our Mission
Anona Development Consultancy was formed in 1990 by Jane Esuantsiwa Goldsmith. The consultancy's aim is to be an energiser and a motivator and to contribute positive thinking. We help to build systems which work for people and which enable them to develop and flourish.
We work with a team of associates for support with our business development and our policy and projects.
Image: Jane Esuantsiwa Goldsmith
Director Jane Esuantsiwa Goldsmith has over 20 years’ experience working in the voluntary sector.
She is currently a Trustee for Action Aid and Ambassador for the Women’s Resource Centre.
A strong figure in the women’s movement, she was formerly a Commissioner at the Women’s National Commission and is former Chair of both the Fawcett Society and the Gender and Development Network.
She has had extensive experience working alongside government ministers, and key figures in the statutory and voluntary sector in the UK and internationally.
She has family in the UK and in Ghana. Jane is currently working on an autobiographical novel based on her life.
Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Anona Development Consultancy promotes and celebrates diversity.
We work to a high ethical standard and ensure that anti-discriminatory practice is built into all aspects of our work.