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IFC Audio Stories

IFC Audio Stories features the voices of experts from within the International Finance Corporation and beyond. Our stories delve into investment opportunities in emerging markets, trends shaping economies, and the pivotal role of the private sector in creating jobs and addressing development challenges.

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My First Job: Zanele Hlatshwayo

In this episode of My First Job on IFC Audio Stories, Zanele Hlatshwayo, Deputy Program Manager for the Global Agricultural and Food Security Program (GAFSP), shares how she transitioned from law to corporate finance, a shift that sparked her passion for development and agriculture. A farmer herself, Zanele discusses how GAFSP has supported over 90 agribusiness projects in 27 countries, reaching more than a million smallholder farmers, and why private sector investment is vital for resilient food systems and global food security.

November  11, 2025

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