An article published by Rice university highlights the latest developments on the Brain Capital initiative and the Brian Economy Summit at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Science Summit, which was co-organised by several partners, among them the Rice’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and EMEA.
Brain Capital is a concept that emphasizes cognitive and emotional health as key drivers of innovation and economic growth. The article underlines that Harris Eyre MD PhD, lead and senior fellow in neuro-policy with Rice University’s Baker Institute for Public Policy and member of the EMEA Advisory Board. linked brain capital to global challenges like education, mental health, and workforce skills. The article also mentions the Yaoundé Declaration, which has been endorsed by Cameroon’s President, who is leading the presidency of the 79th U.N. General Assembly.
Read the full article “Rice, Baker Institute lead ‘Brain Days’ at the United Nations” at https://news.rice.edu/news/2024/rice-baker-institute-lead-brain-days-united-nations
