3 Amendments of Alain CADEC related to 2013/2098(INI)
Amendment 1 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that regional quality branding is important for local territories and rural economies, as it highlights the connection to a specific and exceptional territory in terms of the origin of products and services; is of the opinion that at a time of globalised economies, regional quality brands can serve as significant promoters of regional, territorial and local identity, as well as contribute to regional development and territorial marketing, and help improve the competitiveness and attractiveness of rural territories;
Amendment 11 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Emphasises the value of cooperation between regional quality brands that is based on interaction between the resources shared by several regional brands and on synergies between neighbouring regional brands;
Amendment 28 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that in order to provide for the increased success of regional quality brands, the exchange of experience, networking and partnerships are essential, as is the historic, cultural and symbolic heritage of a territory; recognises the role of representative bodies, such as associations, at regional, national and European level which provide for the promotion of regional brands and enhance their visibility; calls for greater attention to be paid to regional branding initiatives as a possible common theme in European territorial cooperation and European funding initiatives.