Baneng Naape
Baneng is a distinguished author, economist, and entrepreneur from South Africa. He holds a master’s degree in economics from the University of the Witwatersrand and is currently pursuing a doctorate. His research focuses on financial inclusion, women's economic empowerment, and tax reform. Baneng's scholarly contributions have been extensively published in leading international economics journals, underscoring the significant impact of his work.
Numerous prominent institutions, including the World Bank Group, DNA Economics, National Treasury of South Africa, Competition Commission, Vindilac Analytics, and the Competition Tribunal of South Africa, have sought Baneng's expertise in economic analysis and policy formulation, which reflects his esteemed reputation as a trusted advisor in the field.
Among his many accomplishments, Baneng won the prestigious Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition in 2019 and was recognized as one of South Africa's Top 100 Future Leaders. In 2023, he was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Young Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa by the Institute of Certified Chartered Economists and was subsequently featured in the Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans list. Additionally, he co-founded the Quarterly Economics Chronicles, a prominent economic report that highlights significant national, regional, and global economic developments.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Baneng is profoundly devoted to philanthropy and has volunteered for various non-profit organizations, including the International Youth Society, Global Peace Chains, Youth Opportunities, and the World Literacy Foundation. He also had the honour of representing South Africa at the World Youth Forum in Egypt, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
In line with his personal aspirations, he is currently developing the Baneng Foundation, which aims to establish a training ground for social change by empowering youth and providing financial and technical support to rural communities. Furthermore, he engages in commentary work for several local radio stations, including Thobela FM, Radio Turf, Energy FM, and Power FM.
Phone: 0725816236
Address: Pretoria, South Africa
Numerous prominent institutions, including the World Bank Group, DNA Economics, National Treasury of South Africa, Competition Commission, Vindilac Analytics, and the Competition Tribunal of South Africa, have sought Baneng's expertise in economic analysis and policy formulation, which reflects his esteemed reputation as a trusted advisor in the field.
Among his many accomplishments, Baneng won the prestigious Nedbank and Old Mutual Budget Speech Competition in 2019 and was recognized as one of South Africa's Top 100 Future Leaders. In 2023, he was listed as one of the 30 Most Influential Young Economists in Sub-Saharan Africa by the Institute of Certified Chartered Economists and was subsequently featured in the Mail & Guardian's 200 Young South Africans list. Additionally, he co-founded the Quarterly Economics Chronicles, a prominent economic report that highlights significant national, regional, and global economic developments.
Beyond his professional endeavours, Baneng is profoundly devoted to philanthropy and has volunteered for various non-profit organizations, including the International Youth Society, Global Peace Chains, Youth Opportunities, and the World Literacy Foundation. He also had the honour of representing South Africa at the World Youth Forum in Egypt, under the auspices of President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
In line with his personal aspirations, he is currently developing the Baneng Foundation, which aims to establish a training ground for social change by empowering youth and providing financial and technical support to rural communities. Furthermore, he engages in commentary work for several local radio stations, including Thobela FM, Radio Turf, Energy FM, and Power FM.
Phone: 0725816236
Address: Pretoria, South Africa
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