Egelyng, Henrik

John, Innocensia

Lokina, Razack

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u n i ve r s i t y  o f  co pe n h ag e n  Københavns UniversitetTanzanian food origins and protected Geographical Indications (GI)John, Innocensia; Egelyng, Henrik; Lokina, RazackPublication date:2015Document versionPeer reviewed versionCitation for published version (APA):John, I., Egelyng, H., & Lokina, R. (2015). Tanzanian food origins and protected Geographical Indications (GI).Poster session presented at Tropentag 2015, Berlin, Germany.Download date: 03. Feb. 2020T R O P E N TA G  Tanzanian Food Origins and Protected Geographical Indications (GI) Innocensia John, Henrik Egelyng, Razack Lokina Email:  jinnocensia@gmail.com, University of Dar es Salaam  Geographical Indication (GI)  GI can  lead to higher value-added products through product differentiation based on quality, provide consumers with certified information regarding product attributes, and enhance and preserve the identity and cultural heritage of the region where a product is produced (Blakeney et.al, 2012 and Teshager W.D, 2015)  Objective of the Study Investigate conditions under which Tanzanian origin food producers can add value by incorporating territory specific cultural, environmental and social qualities into processing, production and marketing, of unique local, niche and specialty products with the aid of Geographical Indication.  Study Area Map of Tanzania : Showing 3 field sites.                      Methods Household-level survey and stakeholder interviews:                Acknowledgments  University of Copenhagen and University of Dar es Salaam. The research was supported by Consultative Research Committee for Development Research (FFU), Denmark.     • 115 Producer, Seller and Consumer interviews. • In-depth interviews for   Qualitative Data.    Focus group discussions with producer associations.  Key informant interviews with governmental officials.     EU GI logos      Preliminary Results • Five Origin products clove, coﬀee, rice, sugar and Aloe vera locally sold and exported, with GI potential were selected for field work study (of GI potential) • Tanzanian origin food producers can add value by incorporating territory specific cultural, environmental and social qualities into marketing, production and processing of unique local, niche and specialty products (ARIPO. 2012)                                         Conclusion GI can potentially be applied to numerous crops/products in Tanzania.   Tanzanian producers may gain by using GI to market its largest crops such as coffee, banana, and cashew nuts, as well as new non-traditional crops such as spices and oilseeds.  GIs has potential to contribute to the viability of agricultural activities in remote regions, and thus the maintenance of the ecosystems and local economy  Reference  • Dagne, Teshager W. 2015. Intellectual Property and Traditional Knowledge in the Global Economy: Translating Geographical Indications for Development. Routledge • Blakeney et al 2012 Extending the Protection of Geographical Indications: Case Studies of Agricultural Products in Africa. Routledge.  • ARIPO and EU. 2012. Administrative Memorandum of Understanding on co-operation between the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization and the Directorate General for Agriculture and Rural Development of the European Commission. Zanzibar, Tanzania.          CASE STUDY ANALYSIS  5 Potential GI Products  Kilimanjaro Coffee Kyela Rice Aloe vera Zanzibar Cloves TPC Sugar          Distinctive aroma  Rich in acidity and body,  Sweet taste  Processing determines quality   Volcanic Soil  Organic Farming                 Distinctive aroma,  Unique flavour, bitter sweet taste  brown reddish colour  Distinctive size: more slender  Organic Farming  Distinctive aroma  Appealing taste  Highly fertile soil on the flood plains  of Rungwe mountain   Organic and  inorganic farming   Sold in local market  Light brown color   Small crystal size   Volcanic soil  Sold in local market  Highly controlled  processing   Medicinal properties  Juice content is 99,9 pure aloe  Organically Produced,   Fertile Volcanic land below Mount Kilimanjaro  Traditional production and harvesting have an effect on quality  Natural mineral water from Mt. Kilimanjaro Tropentag, September 16-18, 2015, Berlin, Germany  “Management of land use systems for enhanced food security: Conﬂicts, controversies and resolutions”                                                 Zanzibar Kilimanjaro  Kyela-Mbeya 

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