Zero Hunger is only possible when we leverage innovation and advanced technologies to optimize resources, enhance decision-making and improve food distribution systems. At WFP, we invest in Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered solutions and technologies to mitigate the root causes of food insecurity and malnutrition. AI is a cross-cutting priority within our innovation portfolio and a key focus of many of our programmes.
Pioneering humanitarian AI innovations
How do we leverage AI for innovation?
We harness the power of AI to combat global food insecurity. Through initiatives like SKAI and EMPACT, we deploy AI in disaster response and digital skills training, empowering communities and enhancing collaboration among all stakeholders.
Our approach is needs-based: all innovations are developed to address challenges identified in the field. They are designed to support WFP staff in their work and enhance the organization’s operational efficiency and effectiveness.
Our approach is needs-based: all innovations are developed to address challenges identified in the field. They are designed to support WFP staff in their work and enhance the organization’s operational efficiency and effectiveness.
What is the impact of our AI-powered innovations?
AI is revolutionizing our fight against global hunger by enabling smarter, faster decision-making and more efficient resource allocation, allowing us to address food insecurity with unprecedented precision.
What ethical principles guide our AI-powered innovations?
We are committed to upholding the highest ethical standards in AI use, guided by UN principles. Our approach ensures that AI is implemented safely, equitably, and with full respect for privacy. The UN framework emphasizes accountability, requiring oversight, impact assessments and due diligence to ensure that AI serves humanity responsibly.
What future innovations do we envision with AI?
AI has the power to revolutionize aid by enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of operations and improving access to food. Looking ahead, we envision further expanding the implementation of AI to anticipate and address emerging humanitarian challenges. By collaborating across WFP and the wider UN system, we use innovative, needs-based approaches that enable teams to develop their own tools and adapt to future demands. With these efforts, we strive to drive ethical and impactful advancements in global food security.
The AI Sandbox
The AI Sandbox is a collaborative WFP initiative to test the value and the viability of an AI development platform for WFP and external partners. The AI Sandbox facilitates collaborative and responsible experimentation, development, and scaling of AI solutions to assess their feasibility and impact.
AI-powered innovations
