Project

The ICOWPEA project (2017-2019) aims to develop a platform for innovation, technological solutions allowing the marketing of innovative products at base of cowpea, strong nutritional value and in response to local demand. 

  • Presentation

    The ICOWPEA project (Increasing COwpea value chain sustainability in West Africa through Product and procEss innovAtion) is a research project funded by the foundations Agropolis, Daniel & Nina Carasso and Cariplo in the context of the call for projects "Thought for Food Initiative"

  • Approach

    A participatory re-engineering approach based on the knowledge and know-how shared between key stakeholders

  • Objectives

    "Wankoun" brown cowpea grains (© J-F Cruz, Cirad)
    The specific objective of the ICOWPEA project is to develop cowpea products of nutritional interest and appreciated by consumers. The project is inspired by traditional practices and aims to economically revitalize the sector while contributing to sustainability.