Agnes Said

Agnes Said

Senior Legal and Justice Reform Expert

Agnes is a senior legal and justice reform expert with extensive experience supporting justice sector reform across Europe, Central Asia, Africa, and the MENA region. She specializes in strengthening court and prosecution service efficiency, expanding access to justice, and supporting strategic approaches to digital transformation. Her work focuses on advancing people-centered reforms that make justice systems more inclusive, responsive, and effective.

She has led and contributed to a range of high-impact initiatives, including functional reviews of justice systems, benchmarking studies on resource allocation and case management, and strategies to strengthen institutional performance and user experience. Agnes places strong emphasis on communicating complex legal and technical content in clear, accessible ways for diverse audiences, including policymakers, practitioners, and end users.

Prior to joining the World Bank, Agnes provided analytical support to EU institutions on regulatory initiatives, contributing to policies and reforms in areas such as fundamental rights and cohesion policy. She holds an LL.M. from the University of Gothenburg and a Master’s in International Relations and International Economics from the Johns Hopkins University School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).