Part 2: Elements of the organisation

Part 2: Elements of the organisation

There are several actors in the value chain, therefore, producers will first have to identify who will participate in the GI scheme.

•   There are direct members such as the producers, processors, traders etc. along the product value chain.
•   Indirect members can also be part of the GI group. This group can comprise local public institutions or public bodies like agricultural ministries; consumer associations, that will provide information in relation market intelligence; universities or research institutes and NGOs.

It is the responsibility of the collective group to coordinate, support and implement activities required for the shared development of the GI management system. This will require leadership within the GI group of producers that can articulate the common vision for development of the product, and coordinate stakeholder.