How Agribusiness Can Transform Angola’s Economy and Create Jobs - Talking Development

How can agribusiness drive job creation, food security, and economic growth in Angola? In this episode of Talking Development, Nelson Carrinho, CEO of the Carrinho Group, Angola's biggest food processing company and Anna Bjerde discuss how integrated agribusiness platforms can support smallholder farmers, strengthen value chains, and reduce food imports—while creating hundreds of thousands of jobs across Angola and the region. Unlocking the Lobito Corridor, and how stronger markets and regional integration can drive growth and create jobs. This conversation explores: Why Angola has strong agricultural potential but remains a food importer How platform-based agribusiness models support smallholder farmers The role of IFC in strengthening agribusiness ecosystems Job creation at scale through agriculture The strategic importance of the Lobito Corridor for regional integration How improved logistics can unlock investment across Angola, the DRC, and Zambia By connecting farmers to inputs, finance, technical support, and guaranteed markets, agribusiness can become a powerful engine for inclusive growth and economic transformation in sub‑Saharan Africa. Learn more about IFC’s work in agribusiness: https://www.ifc.org/en/what-we-do/sector-expertise/sustainability/sustainable-solutions/sustainable-agribusiness?cid=ECR_YT_Worldbank_EN_EXT What role do you think agribusiness should play in Africa’s development? Share your thoughts in the comments. 00:00 Angola’s agricultural potential 01:25 Supporting smallholder farmers 03:20 Job creation through agribusiness 04:20 The Lobito Corridor explained 06:15 Regional integration and logistics 07:50 Long‑term vision for food security #Agribusiness #FoodSecurity #Angola #JobCreation #IFC ABOUT THE WORLD BANK 🌐 The World Bank 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 on a livable planet. http://www.worldbank.org