Coffee Geographical Indications (GIs) in Brazil: an analysis through the perspective of meso-institutions
Vitória Aparecida Cardoso et al.
What the paper says
Abstract Geographical Indications (GIs) are recognized as a development strategy to help family farmers’ access markets and increase product value. These farmers often face challenges such as limited capital, low production scales, and lack of information, which hinder their market access. GIs, through traditional knowledge and product origin recognition, can support farmers by promoting niche markets. However, the rules outlined in a GIs’ Code of Practice (CoP) may be difficult for family farmers to meet. This paper analyses how GIs’ meso-institutions translate, allocate, implement, monitor and incentivize compliance with their rules, as well as how this process affects the access of family farmers to GI. Interviews with farmers and supporting actors from Alta Mogiana and Região de Pinhal were conducted, and content analysis was used to interpret the findings. The concept of meso-institutions was employed to understand the relationship between farmers and the CoPs’ implementation. Results reveal that, while the GI rules can be followed by family farmers, the CoPs in these regions face challenges across all meso-institutional dimensions. The findings suggest that more tailored GI policies are needed, ensuring a participatory approach in CoP development that accurately reflects regional characteristics and farmers’ needs.
Evidence weight
Balanced mode · F 0.40 / M 0.15 / V 0.05 / R 0.40
| F · citation impact | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
| M · momentum | 0.50 × 0.15 = 0.07 |
| V · venue signal | 0.50 × 0.05 = 0.03 |
| R · text relevance † | 0.50 × 0.4 = 0.20 |
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