Amit Wadhwa
About Amit Wadhwa
Amit Wadhwa is a Global Program Manager at the World Food Programme, focusing on reducing global hunger and poverty through technology and data-driven solutions. He has extensive experience in international development, having held various roles at the World Food Programme and other organizations, and holds a Master's degree in Public Health from Tulane University.
Current Role at World Food Programme
Amit Wadhwa serves as the Global Program Manager at the World Food Programme, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he focuses on building and delivering products and programs aimed at reducing global hunger and poverty through technology and data-driven solutions. His work involves collaborating with various stakeholders to implement effective strategies that address food security challenges worldwide.
Previous Experience at World Food Programme
Prior to his current role, Amit Wadhwa held several positions at the World Food Programme. He worked as a Senior Food Security Specialist from 2017 to 2018, and as a Regional Program Manager for Remote Sensing Technology for Early Warning and Disaster Risk Reduction from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, he served as the Food Security Analysis Program Manager and Lead Data Analyst from 2012 to 2014, and as a Food Security Data Analyst from 2009 to 2012. His extensive experience at the organization has contributed to his expertise in food security analysis.
Education and Expertise
Amit Wadhwa holds a Master's Degree in Public Health from Tulane University and a Bachelor's Degree in Bio-anthropology from Boston University. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in health and social sciences, which supports his work in international development and humanitarian efforts. He has developed expertise in utilizing technology and data-driven solutions to address complex challenges in food security.
Experience in International Development
Amit Wadhwa has significant experience working with international development organizations and humanitarian agencies in low-resource settings. He has contributed to various projects aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable communities worldwide. His role as Director of Food Security Impact at Farm from a Box in East Africa and as Product Manager at Premise Data further highlights his commitment to addressing food security issues through innovative solutions.
PRISM Platform Development
Amit Wadhwa played a key role in the global expansion of the PRISM platform, an open-source technology solution that integrates data from satellites, surveys, and mobile sources to provide up-to-date climate hazard information. His leadership in this initiative has facilitated the platform's reach from Southeast Asia to Sub-Saharan Africa, enhancing the capacity of organizations to respond to climate-related challenges.