Knowledge-Based Provision of Goods and Services for People with Social Needs: Towards a Virtual Marketplace

Traditionally, the needs of vulnerable populations have been addressed by a plethora of public and private agencies that rely on donations of money, goods and services which they distribute based on their perception of what is needed and where. This approach, however, lacks a comprehensive understanding of the demand side as well as the ability to coordinate between various suppliers of goods and services, identify latent supply and predict future demand. To help address these issues, we have developed a knowledge-based platform that harnesses advances in several AI fields for efficient and effective provisioning of goods and services.