Core Concepts
Hackathons focused on social good, termed "computational diplomacy," are transforming multilateralism by driving the development of software solutions for global challenges, fostering collaboration among diverse communities, and promoting a more inclusive and action-oriented approach to global governance.
Maillart, T., Gomez, L., Lombard, E., Nolte, A., & Pisano, F. (2024). COMPUTATIONAL DIPLOMACY: HOW “HACKATHONS FOR GOOD” FEED A PARTICIPATORY FUTURE FOR MULTILATERALISM IN THE DIGITAL AGE. arXiv preprint arXiv:2410.03286v1.
This article explores the role of "hackathons for good" in fostering a participatory future for multilateralism in the digital age, arguing that these events represent a form of "computational diplomacy" by driving the development of software solutions for global challenges.