Arielle Zaféra is a Sustainability and ESG specialist with over 10 years of experience across E&S due diligence, ESG compliance, and stakeholder engagement in both public and private sector contexts. Prior to joining Inside, she led the ILO–IFC Better Work programme in Madagascar, where she has supported the implementation of international E&S standards and strengthens responsible business practices within the private sector.
Prior to this role, Arielle held senior advisory and programme management positions with the International Labour Organization and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea, where she worked on ESG risk screening, governance frameworks, and impact-aligned development projects across sectors including energy, infrastructure, biodiversity, and manufacturing. She also has a strong legal background, having advised on regulatory and institutional matters at the Prime Minister’s Office of Madagascar.
Arielle holds a MSc in Sustainable Development from the University of Sussex and a Master’s degree in Public Law and Political Science. Fluent in Malagasy, French, and English, she brings strong technical expertise, regional insight, and a hands-on approach to ESG integration and sustainable impact delivery across Inside’s investment activities.