Objectives

These events will be held to deepen the public understanding of the Geographical Indications (GI) protection system and to promote GI as an important value-added instrument for the food and agriculture sectors. The events will also celebrate the validation by Laos of its new GI regulation and the launching of its GI Registration system for national and foreign GI. During this events a local and international gathering of experts and participants will also able to exchange ideas and perspectives on the benefits and challenges faced by GI stake-holders, including producers, consumers and policy makers and generates opportunities of partnerships and business matching opportunities  during a regional GI fair and exhibition 

Concept note