Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA

EMEA researcher, Tiago Fioravanti Zibecchi, took part in the “#Agroforestry in Europe” event, held in Coruche, Portugal, on September 25th, 2024. Organized by RefreSCAR and actors of the EU CAP Network, this event served as a key initiative for generating discussions on agroforestry adoption and the importance of building collaborative networks to tackle sustainability challenges in the sector. Tiago presented the work of the “Finance and Policy Working Group” which he leads as part of the ReForest project (2022-2026), funded by the European Union (Project Nr. 101060635). Tiago also introduced the newly launched Reforest Engagement Platform, a digital space designed to unite stakeholders and promote ongoing discussions through forums and webinars. https://lnkd.in/daWaf9jk

We are honored to announce that the European Parliament Think Tank has published the in-depth analysis “Can the Banking Union foster market integration, and what lessons does that hold for the Capital Markets Union?” The study has been co-authored by Prof. Rym Ayadi, Professor at Bayes Business School, City University of London, Senior Advisor at CEPS and President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, the members of EMEA Advisory Board Prof. giovanni ferri, Professor of Economics at the Department of Law, Economics, Politics & Modern Languages at LUMSA University and Prof. Barbara Casu, Professor of Banking and Finance & Director of Centre for Banking Research, Bayes Business School, City University of London, and Marco Bodellini, University of Luxembourg. The study addresses the role of the Banking Union (BU) in promoting market integration and the lessons it provides for the Capital Markets Union (CMU). The document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit (EGOV) at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON). CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies) Karel Lannoo cinzia alcidi Bayes Business School City, University of London Università LUMSA University of Luxembourg

"The future of finance in the euro area is at a critical crossroads. As the region grapples with the urgency to accelerate the green transition, the high-speed pace of digitalization, and an increasingly uncertain geopolitical landscape, it must address key investment and financing gaps. Failure to do so could anchor the region to outdated financial models, hampering its competitiveness on a global scale. How policymakers and financial institutions respond to these challenges will shape the euro area’s economic resilience, integration, and global standing in the years ahead. This article explores the complexities of this financial evolution, highlighting the policy strategies, investment imperatives, and collaborative efforts needed to better navigate these rapid transitions while ensuring the euro area remains a competitive global player." The President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi, was one of the speakers of Latvijas Banka’s Economic Conference 2024 “Financing a Better Future: The Vital Role of Finance in Achieving Sustainable Growth” which was organised in cooperation with SUERF Secretariat, and took place in Riga on 02 October 2024. The article is based on Prof’ Ayadi’s intervention at the panel discussion “From Riga to Brussels to Wall Street: Examining the Differences of Financial Architecture”. The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is one of the member Academic Institutions of SUERF - The European Money and Finance Forum Read the article at: https://lnkd.in/d68D82Kh

The President of the Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi, Professor at the Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), City University of London, CEPS Senior Advisor and SUERF Fellow, was one of the speakers of Latvijas Banka’s Economic Conference 2024 “Financing a Better Future: The Vital Role of Finance in Achieving Sustainable Growth” which was organised in cooperation with SUERF Secretariat and took place in Riga on 02 October 2024. The event brought together internationally renowned experts to discuss the development prospects of the financial sector and its contribution to economic growth. In her intervention Prof. Ayadi highlighted: "The future of finance in the euro area hinges on its ability to bridge investment gaps, embrace digital and green transformations, and foster a unified, competitive front. By striking a balance between governments' targeted intervention and market-driven innovation, the euro area can shape a financial system that not only meets the challenges brought about by the various transitions but also stands resilient, stable, and competitive in the global economy." Prof’ Ayadi participated at the panel discussion “From Riga to Brussels to Wall Street: Examining the Differences of Financial Architecture”. The session was moderated by Michala Marcussen – Group Chief Economist and Head of Economic and Sector Research, Societe Generale, and the panel included Luis de Guindos – Vice-President of the European Central Bank (ECB), Karel Lannoo, CEO of CEPS (Centre for European Policy Studies), and Tatyana Panova, representative of DG FISMA. Please also check: "The Future of Finance: Navigating the Euro Area’s Green Transition, Digitalization, and Geopolitical Shifts" at https://lnkd.in/d68D82Kh The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA is one of the member Academic Institutions of SUERF - The European Money and Finance Forum

The Euro-Mediterranean Economists Association - EMEA, represented by its Founder and President, Prof. Rym Ayadi, and the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) at Trinity College Dublin, represented by Dr. Emma Stokes, Vice President for Global Engagement of Trinity College Dublin, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the purpose of enhancing collaboration on the Euro-Mediterranean and African ecosystems, enhance expert knowledge in the regions and support transparent, inclusive social and economic development with a particular emphasis on expertise, sharing of knowledge, co-funding and dissemination to support a transformation towards a transparent, sustainable transition in the Mediterranean and Africa. For more info: https://lnkd.in/g82tXtz3

Paweł Świeboda it was an immense pleasure to collaborate with you and Harris Eyre MD PhD to co-organise #braineconomysummit with all institutions, speakers and everyone who made a contribution to this transformative effort. It is indeed a fantastic learning transformative journey to make our economies serving the people and investing in their #brainhealth and #brainskills to face the challenges and uncertainty our humanity is facing United Nations #UNGA79 #summitofthefuture

A week on from the #BrainEconomySummit in New York and I feel nothing but gratitude to all the fabulous speakers, participants as well as our hosts and partners, who made this unique gathering of #brain enthusiasts so special. The Summit gave us ample evidence for the centrality of the brain in the 21st century. It showed that insights from brain science can be valuable not only in #health, but also in education, architecture, design, and… in efforts to revitalize democracy. The learnings are manifold: 🧠 There is no #health without #brainhealth. Scientists and pharma shared excitement over recent breakthroughs, but the goals need to be set high, making the life-cycle approach dent the rising curve of prevalence.  🧠 New concepts are needed to capture the dynamic shaped by #technology and our relation to it. The further the tech moves, the more the question of human agency becomes relevant. We can only remain in control with the help of our #braincapital. 🧠 The brain is not an island. We are under a host of #environmental and social influences which we need to draw conclusions from it, as discussed in my podcast conversation with Agustin Ibanez: https://lnkd.in/eJNwRJhx 🧠 Interdisciplinarity and #systems thinking are an art without which it will be impossible to navigate the complexity of modern-day society. The idea of the #braineconomy is there to provide a blueprint.    🧠 Whatever the geopolitical fortunes or misfortunes of the day, global conversations make more sense than ever. There can be nothing more inspiring than hearing from Prof. Alfred K. NJAMNSHI his first-hand account of being one of the only two neurologists in his country, at some point in time. This is literally moving a mountain. To be tangible, attention needs to be directed to investing in the #braineconomy, as this is where the ultimate proof of concept will be found. What we said last week in this blueprint https://lnkd.in/eG9nHbxn remains a call to action. A huge thank you 🙏 to all our 45 speakers and moderators, participants, wonderful hosts at Steelcase with Ron Martere and impressive partners who have made the event possible: Lundbeck, Mental Health Services Oversight & Accountability Commission and Hazel Health. Special thanks to the co-conveners Harris Eyre MD PhD and Rym Ayadi as well as the impeccable support of Christine de Visser. Paul Cherukuri Shiva Dustdar Kana Enomoto Devora Kestel Annika Sten Pärson Claudia Chwalisz Upali Nanda, PhD Joel Rosenthal Jonathan Behr Eric W. Bennett Ronel Golden Marco Mohwinckel Tarek Samad Allison Sekuler A/Professor Jo-An Occhipinti (née Atkinson)Burcin Ikiz, PhD Steve Carnevale Julie Hiromoto, FAIA Jie Z. Tina Hjortlund Isabel Cerdá Marcos Mika Pyykkö Orla Galvin BSc PhD Anna Hemlin Michael Platt Tim Foxx cinzia alcidi Diana Saville Frédéric Destrebecq Quazi Haque

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, was invited by the European Academy of Neurology and the European Brain Council to speak and engage at the recent European Health Forum Gastein, on 25 September 2024. The session, titled “Promoting brain health for everyone: Taking a holistic approach to neurological & mental health,” delved into critical issues surrounding brain health and he noted that noted, “My intervention underscored the vital importance of the brain economy transformation in Europe. This transformation is essential to halt and reverse the loss of brain capital and is crucial for facilitating smooth digital and green transitions. Aligning with the recent European Commission’s Draghi report, the brain economy transformation holds the potential to significantly boost European economic competitiveness. Systemic investing will be key.” Eyre is also the executive director of the Brain Capital Alliance. EMEA President, Prof. Rym Ayadi, highlighted: “The brain economy, focusing on knowledge, creativity, and innovation and mental well-being can address these concerns by investing in health education, research, and technology. Enhancing digital infrastructure, promoting skills development, and fostering innovative industries would drive sustainable growth. This aligns with the Draghi report’s vision for a competitive and environmentally friendly EU economy. The Draghi report outlined challenges for the European economy, emphasizing sustainable competitiveness, economic security, and fair competition.” Eyre will further explore the importance of the brain economy transformation for European competitiveness at the upcoming UK Brain Capital Summit to be held October 9 in London, and at the Prada Foundation’s Human Brains event to be held Oct 16 and 17 in Milan. https://lnkd.in/daAws6fk

"Our brains are in the red right when we need them in the black." Human sustainability will require transformative, global action to overcome the growing burden of mental and neurological conditions, and to fuel skill-based economic transitions. This transition is complex and will require a systems approach. Incremental change will not be sufficient, and there are few silver bullets. The brain economy transformation was the subject of spirited and constructive discussion, debate, and dialogue this week in New York City at the Brain Days of the United Nations General Assembly Science Summit. Thrilling discussions about the role of banking, finance, neuroengineering, food systems, education We have galvanized an action plan for the next 12 months. Detailed reports forthcoming. Extreme gratitude to all my friends and colleagues who came in from around the world, as well as funders and hosts.

The President of EMEA, Prof. Rym Ayadi, was one of the speakers of a high-level side event at the United Nations Summit of the Future, which was organised by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean (PAM) in collaboration with the PAM Centre for Global Studies and in partnership with the United Nations Security Council Counter-Terrorism Executive Directorate (CTED), the Permanent Mission of Morocco, and the Permanent Mission of Italy in New York. The event titled “Parliamentary Support in Re-Establishing Trust and Reputation in Multilateral Governance” focused on two key themes: the role of parliaments in restoring trust and reputation in global governance, and the development of the nexus between parliamentary principles and emerging technologies. Keynote speaker of the event was Ms. Natalia Gherman, Assistant Secretary-General (ASG) and Executive Director of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate (CTED). In her intervention Prof. Ayadi underlined: “Trust in international governance is not given—it is earned through transparency, accountability, and the active involvement of citizens. Only by reforming the institutions to be action oriented, inclusive and just, and by driving AI to the good of people and the planet, can we restore faith in the systems that shape our shared future.” Video of the event: https://lnkd.in/dqG2WuHf Prof Ayadi's speech: https://lnkd.in/dEwZGBDV