GIs are anchored to the particular region for which they come from and as such contribute to the socioeconomic dynamics in many regions of the world.
They also create and support jobs and encourage diversification in production. They allow producers and manufacturers to dedicate themselves to the commercialisation of traditional products in response to the demands of quality-conscious consumers.
GIs also contribute to the conservation of natural resources and the preservation of native traditions and cultural heritage often reaching back to distant ancestors.
As such, GIs are of importance to producers and manufacturers throughout the world, especially those in developing countries who need the means to put products on the market which are easily differentiated and identifiable via their geographic origin.