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Establishing Geographical Indications without State Involvement? Learning from Case Studies in Central and West Africa

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  • Chabrol, Didier
  • Mariani, Mariagiulia
  • Sautier, Denis

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This paper addresses the debate on establishing GIs in weak national institutional contexts. It builds on evidence provided by six case studies in a project implemented by the African Intellectual Property Organization (French acronym OAPI) in Western and Central Africa: Oku white honey, Penja pepper, Ziama-Macenta coffee, Dogon shallots, Galmi purple onions, and Korhogo cloth. Thanks to OAPI’s unique status and an appropriate methodology, three GIs have been registered. We notice a lack of sound and effective state involvement which can limit the successful development of GIs. We identify some decisive factors in successful collective action.

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  • Chabrol, Didier & Mariani, Mariagiulia & Sautier, Denis, 2017. "Establishing Geographical Indications without State Involvement? Learning from Case Studies in Central and West Africa," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 98(C), pages 68-81.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:wdevel:v:98:y:2017:i:c:p:68-81
    DOI: 10.1016/j.worlddev.2015.11.023
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