Author/Authors :
ÇALIŞKAN, Vedat Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart Üniversitesi - Eğitim Fakültesi - Coğrafya Eğitimi ABD, Turkey , KOÇ, Hasan Teknik ve Endüstri Meslek Lisesi, Turkey
Title Of Article :
Evaluation of Distributional Characteristics of Geographical Indications and the Potential for Geographical Indications in Turkey
Abstract :
Protection of the product richness resulting from the characteristics of a geographical medium through geographical indications is an issue that is gradually gaining importance depending on the developments experienced in the world trade. Geographical indications provide the traditional/local products, which occur in a process molded by the characteristics of natural media, traditional production methods and cultural values, with commercial protection and support. Despite the presence of great potential, limited developments have been achieved with respect to geographical indications in Turkey. The geographical indications registered in Turkey so far and their distributional characteristics were evaluated with the study. Accordingly, it is recommended to benefit from those festivals which promote local/traditional products when determining the products that have the potential for geographical indications. On the other hand, attention is attracted to those fields where the science of geography will contribute to the issue of geographical indications in Turkey.
NaturalLanguageKeyword :
geographical indications , local products , traditional , local product festivals , Turkey
JournalTitle :
eastern geographical review
