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Dec 20, 2022

End of year letter 2022

2022 — Innovating to help solve the global food crisis, the climate crisis and other global problems Dear friends and supporters, In 2022, the world faced one of the worst humanitarian crises since World War II. The emergence of a global food crisis, with 345 million people now marching towards…

Innovation

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End of year letter 2022
End of year letter 2022
Innovation

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Dec 20, 2022

2022 — Innovating to help solve the global food crisis, the climate crisis and other global problems

In 2022, the world faced one of the worst humanitarian crisis since World War II. The emergence of a global food crisis, with 345 million people now marching towards starvation. This was exacerbated by conflict, the climate crisis, COVID-19 and the war in Ukraine, further increasing the cost of food…

Innovation

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2022 — Innovating to help solve the global food crisis, the climate crisis and other global…
2022 — Innovating to help solve the global food crisis, the climate crisis and other global…
Innovation

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Nov 10, 2022

Seven innovations pave the way to Zero Hunger in a time of climate crisis

Meet our latest cohort of start-ups striving to create a future without hunger. Register here to attend the WFP Pitch Event on 30 November 2022. By Sanjna Sudan In a world that is 2°C warmer than pre-industrial times, with at least 189 million more people at risk of becoming food…

Climate Change

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Seven innovations pave the way to Zero Hunger in a time of climate crisis
Seven innovations pave the way to Zero Hunger in a time of climate crisis
Climate Change

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Nov 9, 2022

Celebrating two years of the Innovation Champions Community

WFP Executive Director David Beasley thanks Champions who have committed their time and expertise to help innovation thrive at WFP By Paul Ngosa Mboshya and Sandra Raad The Innovation Champions Global Event, which took place from 19 to 20 October 2022, celebrated two years of the Innovation Champions Community, a…

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Celebrating two years of the Innovation Champions Community
Celebrating two years of the Innovation Champions Community
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Nov 3, 2022

The use of Optimus in Madagascar and Ethiopia Emergencies

The use of Optimus as an online decision support system to enhance WFP emergency operations effectively and efficiently in Ethiopia and Madagascar By Paul Ngosa Mboshya What is Optimus? Optimus is an online optimization tool developed by the World Food Programme’s Supply Chain Division that helps identify the most cost-effective…

Innovation

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The use of Optimus in Madagascar and Ethiopia Emergencies
The use of Optimus in Madagascar and Ethiopia Emergencies
Innovation

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Oct 25, 2022

Record number of startups applied for the WFP Innovation Challenge 2022 for climate action

By Gulia Rakhimova The World Food Programme (WFP) Innovation Accelerator provides US$100,000 in funding and support for each innovative startup or entrepreneur who can advance global food security and Sustainable Development Goals. This year’s WFP Innovation Challenge aimed to strengthen our support for startups and innovations that help communities adapt…

Innovation

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Record number of startups applied for the WFP Innovation Challenge 2022 for climate action
Record number of startups applied for the WFP Innovation Challenge 2022 for climate action
Innovation

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Oct 18, 2022

Building the future of pandemic preparedness through open source solutions

Three innovators selected for the Digital Health Innovation Acceleration Programme, Open Challenge chapter, have entered the WFP Sprint Programme! — By Yanina Semenchenko The Digital Health Innovation Acceleration Programme (DHIAP), launched in 2021, is powered by the WFP Innovation Accelerator and BMZ digilab — the innovation lab for digital solutions, initiated by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) in collaboration with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)…

Healthcare

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Building the future of pandemic preparedness through open source solutions
Building the future of pandemic preparedness through open source solutions
Healthcare

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Sep 21, 2022

Lundazi students awarded for displaying hydroponics gardens at Agricultural Show

Zambia’s President Mr Hakainde Hichilema awards students for growing vegetables using locally sourced hydroponics systems By Paul Ngosa Mboshya Hydroponics impact at Lundazi Boarding Secondary School The growing of vegetables using hydroponic systems in Zambia is gradually gaining momentum due to the collaboration between the Ministry of Education and the…

Hydroponics

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Lundazi students receive award for displaying hydroponics gardens at Agricultural Show
Lundazi students receive award for displaying hydroponics gardens at Agricultural Show
Hydroponics

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Sep 21, 2022

New global principles for innovative and ethical AI

By Gulia Rakhimova In September 2022, the United Nations adopted the “Principles for the Ethical Use of Artificial Intelligence in the United Nations System”, a groundbreaking document that underlines the key ethical principles to consider when developing and working with artificial intelligence (AI) innovations. …

AI

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New global principles for innovative and ethical AI
New global principles for innovative and ethical AI
AI

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Sep 14, 2022

How to establish an organizational structure that fosters innovation: 5 tips from WFP’s experience

By Gulia Rakhimova Establishing an organizational structure dedicated to innovation is like building a startup of its own because, essentially, innovation is about doing things differently. Creating such a structure and conditions for innovation may seem challenging, particularly for well-established organizations, where innovating appears riskier than maintaining the status quo. …

Innovation

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How to establish an organizational structure that fosters innovation: 5 tips from WFP’s experience
How to establish an organizational structure that fosters innovation: 5 tips from WFP’s experience
Innovation

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