Set of wine companies can be considered as a Local productive arrangement (LPA).

What is it about?

This study aims to analyze if the set of wine companies from Encruzilhada do Sul can be considered as a Local productive arrangement (LPA). It is a productive sector where natural characteristics of the raw material (grape) are very relevant for the final product (wine) to be a quality and differentiated product in terms of market. Especially aspects of historic nature and geographical proximity were assessed. The qualitative method was adopted, with 12 interviewees – actors that interact directly or indirectly with the wine production in the city.

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Why is it important?

From the interviews, factors that could contribute to the development and competitiveness of this arrangement were identified. Results suggest that though there is a set of actors that could contribute to the formation of an LPA, that would be willing to cooperate, it lacks an integrating agent, a local governance structure that would strength the institutions and make them interact to each other.