Geographical indications and traditional products as instruments of rural development: the example of Hatay, a cultural crossroads
Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi tarım bilimleri dergisi (online), vol.25, no.2, pp.101-107, 2020 (TRDizin)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 25 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2020
- Journal Name: Mustafa Kemal Üniversitesi tarım bilimleri dergisi (online)
- Journal Indexes: CAB Abstracts, Veterinary Science Database, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.101-107
- Hatay Mustafa Kemal University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Aims: The province of Hatay is one of Turkey’s most important provinceswith regard to its cultural richness and the variety of its local products, andin this study, an investigation is made of the current state of itsgeographical indications and traditional products, their potential, and theircontribution to rural development.Methods and Results: In this study, products and potential products witha registered geographical indication of Hatay province were obtained fromthe data of relevant institutions, and in-depth interviews were held withexperts on the topic in those institutions. Also, observations relating to theproducts were made in the relevant areas. As a result, it was found thatalthough the potential for local products was very high, the levels ofexploitation and awareness were low.Conclusions: In a globalising world, the increase in the importance of localvalues, the acquisition of value by local products and their contribution torural development attract attention. In underdeveloped regions, inparticular, traditional products can constitute an important opening forrural development and can create important areas of employment forwomen and young people.Significance and Impact of the Study: Developing the capacity of both thepublic and the private sector and especially cooperatives with regard togeographical indications and achieving producer and consumer awarenessare important for rural development.