RePEc: Research Papers in Economics · 2007 · 16 citations · 0 references
Precision AgricultureEngineeringLand UseEnvironmental Impact AssessmentAgricultural EconomicsSustainable DevelopmentEuropean Case StudiesRegional DevelopmentEnvironmental EconomicsAgri-environmental PolicyEnvironmental PlanningEnvironmental PolicySocial SciencesImprove Environmental QualityCase Study ApproachSustainable AgricultureEnvironmental Economic GeographyRegional RelevanceEnvironmental ManagementGeographical IndicationsEcosystem ManagementEnvironmental IndicatorAgroecologyGeographyEuropean UnionAgricultureAffected EcosystemsNatural Resource ManagementNatural Resource EconomicsAgricultural ManagementSustainabilityGeographical Indication
the objective of this report is to analyse the existing and potential links that can be established between current Geographical Indications (GIs) and regional sustainable development. A case study approach, centred on European case studies, has been carried out. The European Union appears as a proper lab2oratory to study socio-economic and environmental effects GI measures, since it possesses a strong system, with a strong market importance and long standing tradition in the trade of “local†products as well having a well established, “special†or sui generis legal system of protection. Conclusions are drawn with particular focus on the utility for regions with a potential to use GIs to enhance the value of ‘local ecology’, in particular in the developing countries.