Philipp Zimmer — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Leads the ZeroHungerAI (ZHAI) project at the World Bank Group.
Applies advanced computational techniques to address complex social and political issues, such as food insecurity, misinformation, and political conflicts.
Leverages non-traditional data, machine learning, and GenAI for early prediction of food crises within the ZHAI project.
Contributed to the implementation of the UN’s Data Strategy.
Worked on the establishment of the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d) at the UN Executive Office of the Secretary-General.

Biography

Philipp Zimmer leads the ZeroHungerAI (ZHAI) project at the World Bank Group, where he focuses on building AI products for people and the planet. His work involves applying advanced computational techniques to address complex social and political issues, including food insecurity, misinformation, hate speech, and political conflicts.