期刊名称：International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
印刷版ISSN：2147-8988
出版年度：2018
卷号：6
期号：2
页码：1-16
出版社：International Journal of Food and Agricultural Economics
摘要：The study assessed producers’ awareness and perceptions of territorial-based qualities
and the economic potential of two potential origin-based geographical indications in two
semi-arid counties in Kenya. Protection of the origin products as geographical indications is
presented as an option for ecosystem approach in managing fragile semi-arid regions while
providing producers economic incentives and social inclusion; key components of green
growth. Factor analysis was conducted on Likert scale perception questions administered to
producers of goats (Baringo) and mangoes (Makueni). The producers were aware of the
uniqueness of their products and its geographical source. The resultant factors reveal the
importance of public policies, institutions, market access and public sector actors as important
to producers’ perception of the success of protecting their products as geographical
indications. Clustering revealed producer heterogeneity in their perceptions of protecting
their respective products as geographical indications. The constitution of the clusters was
significantly different based on the number of years the producers had practiced farming in
the region, their awareness of the uniqueness of their goats, income received from goat
production and institutional factors. Enhanced collective action for both goats and mangoes
in the semi-arid regions would ensure collective reputation in the product presented to the
market. The producers’ perceptions emphasise geographical indications as a marketing tool
rather than an environmental tool, agreeing with Principle 4 of the ecosystem approach on
managing ecosystem in an economic context.
