Geographical Indication - Factor For Rural Development
---> The study indicates that, under appropriate conditions, GIs can contribute to rural development in rural areas. The entitlement to use a GI generally lies with the regional producers and the added value generated by the GI accrues therefore to all such producers. Because GI products are likely to generate a premium brand price, they contribute to local employment creation, which ultimately may help to prevent rural exodus to urban. In addition, GI products often have important spin-off effects, for example in the areas of tourism and gastronomy.