Geographical indications and their impacts on sustainable development: literature review

Jane Mary Albinati Malaguti; Ilan Avrichir

doi:10.37497/2965-7393.SDGs-Countries.v5.n00.22

Authors

Jane Mary Albinati Malaguti Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3217-1982
Ilan Avrichir Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8234-3872

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37497/2965-7393.SDGs-Countries.v5.n00.22

Keywords:

Geographical Indication, Sustainable development, Protected Designation of Origin, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), International Strategy

Abstract

Objective: This study investigates the impacts of Geographical Indications (GIs) on sustainable development, particularly analyzing academic literature to determine if these impacts are predominantly positive, neutral, or negative in terms of environmental sustainability.

Methodology: A qualitative approach was utilized, analyzing data from 29 articles from the Scopus database. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provided the framework for evaluating the sustainability impacts of GIs.

Results: The analysis revealed that over half of the articles reported positive impacts of GIs, while about a third indicated negative impacts. These findings were contextualized within the broader literature and management practices.

Conclusions: The study concludes that the impacts of GIs on sustainable development are mixed. It highlights the need for a nuanced understanding of GIs' roles in sustainable development, considering both positive and negative effects.

Social Contributions/To Management: The research offers insights for managers and policymakers on the implementation and promotion of GIs, emphasizing their potential role in sustainable development and the importance of considering diverse impacts in decision-making processes.

Author Biographies

Jane Mary Albinati Malaguti , Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo

She is a doctoral candidate in Administration at the Graduate Program in Administration of the School of Advertising and Marketing (PPGA/ESPM). Holding a Master's in Public Policy Management and Public Administration from UNIFESP, and another in Health, Food Safety, and Environmental Safety from the Biological Institute of São Paulo. She has undergraduate degrees in Veterinary Medicine and Data Processing. With 11 years as a Business Consultant and Project Manager at Sebrae, she specializes in entrepreneurship in agribusiness and tourism, strategic planning, marketing, and managing micro and small enterprises (MPEs). She also has experience in implementing local economic development and rural tourism projects, teaching courses and workshops on entrepreneurship, strategic planning, and marketing, and developing business plans.

Ilan Avrichir , Escola Superior de Propaganda e Marketing (ESPM), São Paulo

He is a Professor and Researcher in the Graduate Program in Administration at PPGA of ESPM, and also teaches at the undergraduate level at the same institution. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration from Fundação Getúlio Vargas - SP (2002) and holds a Master's in Administration. He is a Production Engineer from the Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo. His teaching areas include Organizational Theory, Systematic Literature Reviews, and Multicultural Management. He serves as the Chief Editor of InternexT, an academic journal at PPGA of ESPM, and is a member of the Editorial Board of The Qualitative Report (TQR) and the Editorial Committee of GV Casos. Additionally, he is an ad hoc advisor to Fapesp and a reviewer for the European Business Review and RAUSP. His research interests are in the internationalization of companies, focusing on exportation and the integration of companies from emerging economies into global value chains.

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