DescriptionOverview of the initiative and its approach.
Glovo is a mobile and web application designed to enable on‑demand ordering and delivery from local restaurants, groceries, pharmacies and shops, supporting last‑mile food access and market linkages relevant to urban food security and livelihoods. The service page presents multi‑country availability and access to groceries and shops, with real‑time delivery tracking.
TechnologyTechnology used by the initiative.
Glovo is delivered through a partner login portal and APIs that integrate merchants with an on‑demand courier network using OAuth‑based authentication, JSON endpoints and production/staging environments; the Manager/Partner portals provide performance tracking and menu/store management.
TargetUsers, groups, or communities targeted by the initiative.
Glovo targets consumers ordering food and essential goods, as well as private-sector partners such as restaurants, grocery stores and retailers. It is functioning in 22 countries and has 30 million users.
Business modelHow the initiative delivers and sustains its value.
The service operates as a commercial marketplace delivery model, providing listing, order management, delivery services and promotional options to partners in exchange for service-based fees.
ImpactThe observed or intended effects of the initiative.
Glovo provides multi‑country marketplace access for restaurants and shops and offers operational tools to manage orders, menus and campaigns; partner resources outline workflow (customer order, partner acceptance, courier dispatch and delivery) that streamlines distribution and consumer access to food and essentials.
PartnersOrganizations and stakeholders involved in the initiative.
Not specified in public sources
Four BettersThe FAO Four Betters supported by the initiative.
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