Presentations, Publications, Articles and Video Links
Peer reviewed publications, articles, research papers, and policy research briefs.
Peer Reviewed Publications
Socio-Economic Constraints of Adopting New Cowpea Varieties in Three Agro-Ecological Zones in the Senegalese Peanut Basin
Published 2022
Assane Beye, Pape Bilal Diakhate, Omar Diouf, Aliou Faye, Augustine K. Obour, Zachary P. Stewart, Yared Assefa, Doohong Min & Pagadala V. V. Prasad
Is Cowpea a ‘Women’s Crop’ in Mali? Implications for Value Chain Development
Published 2022
Melinda Smale, Veronique Theriault, Andrea Allen & Mamadou Sissoko
The Unintended Consequences of Fertilizer Subsidies on Crop Species Diversity in Mali
Published 2021
Melinda Smale & Veronique Theriault
Articles, Research Papers and Policy Briefs
Analyse Des Changements Intervenus Dans La Politique De Subvention Des Engrais Au Mali En Utilisant Le Modele Kaleidoscope (Analysis of Changes in the Fertilizer Subsidy Policy in Mali Using the Kaleidoscope Model)
Published August 2022
Mamadou Sissoko, Amidou Assima, Melinda Smale, & Yénizié Koné et Bouréma Koné
Beyond Grain: The Potential of Cowpea in Local Markets of Mali
Published on November 17, 2021
Mamadou Sissoko, Veronique Theriault, and Melinda Smale
Le Potentiel de Developpement du Niebe, Au-Dela de Ses Grains, Dans les Marches Locaux du Mali
Published on November 9, 2021
Mamadou Sissoko, Veronique Theriault, and Melinda Smale
Identifying the Gaps and Opportunities for Research in Cowpea Seed Systems in Mali
Published November 2021
Krista Isaacs & Chiaka Diallo
Green Revolution Déjà Vu and Gendered Impacts on Cowpea Production in West Africa
Published on May 18, 2021
Andrea Allen, Jan Fierro and Melinda Smale
Fertilizer Subsidy Effects on Cowpea Areas and Spatial Crop Diversity in Malian Villages
Published May 2021
Amidou Assima, Melinda Smale and Bourema Kone
Agricultural Development in the Next Decade: Technology, Collaboration and Smart Systems
Published on April 28, 2021
Jan Fierro, John Medendorp and Deepa Thiagarajan
Diverse Crops, Local Markets and Diet Quality of Farming Families in Mali
Published 2021
Melinda Smale & Veronique Theriault
Fertilizer Subsidy and Cowpeas In Mali
Published on December 7, 2020
Melinda Smale
Quantifying the Scope and Scale of Nutritious Cowpea Products in Local Markets of West Africa
Published December 2020
Aliou Diagne, Melinda Smale, Véronique Thériault and Idrissa Wade
Published on November 30, 2020
Andrea Allen and Veronique Theriault
Rural Niger Women Find Opportunity and Hope through Innovative Business Model
Published on September 16, 2020
Jan Fierro
New Legume Systems Innovation Lab Program Addresses 5 Themes
Published on August 10, 2020
Jan Fierro
Improved Seed Varieties Address a Changing Climate
Published on June 30, 2020
Jan Fierro
Using Satellite Imagery to Address Global Agricultural Challenges
Published on May 26, 2020
Jan Fierro
Scaling Partners Towards Self Reliance and Sustainability in Legume Innovations Through a Systems Approach
Published on April 16, 2020
Barry Pittendrigh
Leveraging Synergies Between Innovation Labs For Sustainable Food Systems: Improved Cowpea in Senegal
Published on January 24, 2020
Jan Fierro
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