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Built for Impact: Women Shaping Africa’s Future | People First Podcast

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In this special Women’s History Month episode, we’re spotlighting women reshaping African entrepreneurship. Today, I’m joined by Stephanie Durand from Meraky Tech and Gugulethu - or Gugu - Mahlangu from House Harvest.

Two women, two industries - technology and agriculture - but one mission: building solutions rooted in African realities and driven by purpose.

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Sequences

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Meet Gugu and Stephanie

02:08 The World Bank Group AgriConnect initiative

02:32 Meraky Tech and House Harvest: from ideation to impact

07:10 Women in agriculture and building a farming community online

09:12 Practical steps and advice for young women

12:09 Conclusion

About People First Podcast

People First Podcast provides a human angle to concrete development topics as they affect people in Western and Central Africa. It also features World Bank project and initiatives. Join us for a sustainable and inclusive development!

About World Bank Group

The World Bank Group is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge for low-income countries. Its five institutions share a commitment to reducing poverty, increasing shared prosperity, and promoting sustainable development.

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