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The KP’s Core Document defines conflict diamonds as rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. The KP’s key mechanism for eliminating the flow of conflict diamonds is the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).
The Kimberley Process (KP) is an international, multi-stakeholder trade regime created in 2003 to increase transparency and oversight in the diamond supply chain in order to eliminate trade in conflict diamonds, defined as rough diamonds sold by rebel groups or their allies to fund conflict against legitimate governments.
A simple process called the Kimberley Process was agreed in which rough diamonds are sealed in tamper-resistant containers and have a forgery resistant conflict free certificate with unique serial numbers each time they cross an international border.
We carry out extensive investigations and research into the diamond supply chain, which provides important recommendations that allow us to develop improved systems to end the illicit trade of conflict diamonds.
14 maj 2019 · Yet in the Angolan Civil War (1992–2002), the use of conflict diamonds by the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) resulted in a decisive insurgent defeat. How can this outcome be explained?
5 gru 2011 · Conflict or “blood” diamonds are illegally traded to fund conflict in war-torn areas, particularly in central and western Africa, according to the World Diamond council, which represents...
If you are concerned about where your diamond has come from you can: * Use this website to learn more about conflict diamonds and the measures in place that protect the legitimate trade in diamonds (diamondfacts.org) * Buy from a reputable jeweler * Ask your retailer for a reassurance that the diamond you are purchasing is from conflict free ...
