Bénédicte Baduel

Bénédicte Baduel is a senior economist at the World Bank, known for her research on the economic impact of crime in South Africa. In her 2023 report, she highlighted how crime and corruption are shaving approximately 10% from the country's GDP, estimating the economic loss at R700 billion annually. Her work underscores the urgent need for effective management of economic crime in the nation.