{"id":17445,"date":"2025-01-13T09:22:54","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T08:22:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dites.unilink.it\/?p=17445"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:06:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T15:06:43","slug":"up2you-hackathon-in-cyprus-innovation-and-training-for-resilient-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dites.unilink.it\/en\/news-en\/up2you-hackathon-in-cyprus-innovation-and-training-for-resilient-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"Up2You Hackathon in Cyprus: Innovation and Training for Resilient Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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From 26 to 28 November 2024, Cyprus became the centre of international collaboration with the Up2You Hackathon. Students, educators, civil society organisation (CSO) professionals, and stakeholders from six regions came together to co-create the <\/span>Community Balance Scorecard (CBS)<\/span>, an innovative tool to measure and enhance community wellbeing.<\/span><\/p>

What is the Community Balance Scorecard (CBS)?<\/span><\/h3>

The CBS is a framework designed to assess key aspects of community development, such as environmental sustainability, social cohesion, education, and economic growth. By leveraging concrete data and key performance indicators (KPIs), the CBS helps communities identify strengths, tackle challenges, and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), promoting transparency and data-driven decision-making.<\/span><\/p>

Hackathon Outcomes<\/span><\/h3>

The Hackathon was much more than a brainstorming session; it was a hands-on collaborative experience. Key achievements include:<\/span><\/p>