The kimberley process was developed by a global action network to solve which social problem?

United in eradicatingConflict Diamonds

Uniting governments, civil society and the wider industry, the Kimberley Process (KP) defines conflict diamonds as: ‘rough diamonds used to finance wars against governments’ - around the world.

Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS)

The KP unites 85 countries around the world (including all members of the European Union - which stands as one nation)

The KP unites 59 member countries around the world (including the European Union – which stands as one nation)

In 2003 a number of working groups and committees were formed to ensure and to maintain the KPCS programs.

The Civil Society Coalition is an observer of the Kimberley process and is made up of 13 members

How the Kimberley ProcessWorks

The Kimberley Process (KP) is a multilateral trade regime established in 2003 with the goal of preventing the flow of conflict diamonds. The core of this regime is the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) under which States implement safeguards on shipments of rough diamonds and certify them as “conflict free".

Under the terms of the KPCS participants must:

Satisfy ‘minimum requirements’ and establish national legislation, institutions and import/export controls

Commit to transparent practices and to the exchange of critical statistical data

Trade only with fellow members who also satisfy the fundamentals of the agreement

Certify shipments as conflict-free and provide the supporting certification

2019 Statistics

$13,574,417,964.86

the total value of diamonds traded
through the KPCS

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Setting out the requirements for controlling rough diamond production and trade, the KPCS was first implemented in 2003.

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Open Arms

The Kimberley Process welcomes all countries who are willing and able to implement its minimal requirements.

Active Involvement

Participating members, civil society observers and the wider industry meet twice yearly – at intersessional and plenary meetings – and conduct monthly teleconferences.

United for Change

Adherence and implementation is monitored through ‘review visits’, regular exchange of data, statistical analysis and the annual reports.

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• In 2003 a number of working groups and committees were formed to ensure and to maintain the KPCS programs.

• The Civil Society Coalition is an observer of the Kimberley process and complements the tripartite structure of the KP. As the third pillar it reflects the perspective of good governance and global sustainability with a specific attention for the various problems related to the diamond mining in Africa.

• The chair oversees the implementation of The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and operations of the working groups, committees and administration that activate The KP

• The term ‘Observer’ refers to Industry and Civil Society groups that perform an active role in monitoring and establishing the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.

• The Kimberley Process (KP) is open to all countries that are willing and able to implement its requirements.

• The Vice Chair is selected at the annual 'plenary' meeting and becomes Chair automatically the following year.

• Candidates for the Kimberley Process are the countries, who have expressed their commitment to the KP but are yet to meet the minimum requirements of the KPCS.

• In 2003 a number of working groups and committees were formed to ensure and to maintain the KPCS programs.

• The Civil Society Coalition is an observer of the Kimberley process and complements the tripartite structure of the KP. As the third pillar it reflects the perspective of good governance and global sustainability with a specific attention for the various problems related to the diamond mining in Africa.

• The chair oversees the implementation of The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and operations of the working groups, committees and administration that activate The KP

• The term ‘Observer’ refers to Industry and Civil Society groups that perform an active role in monitoring and establishing the effectiveness of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.

• The Kimberley Process (KP) is open to all countries that are willing and able to implement its requirements.

• The Vice Chair is selected at the annual 'plenary' meeting and becomes Chair automatically the following year.

• Candidates for the Kimberley Process are the countries, who have expressed their commitment to the KP but are yet to meet the minimum requirements of the KPCS.

The Kimberley ProcessFAQ

What are conflict diamonds?

Conflict diamonds, also known as ‘blood' diamonds, are rough diamonds used by rebel movements or their allies to finance armed conflicts aimed at undermining legitimate governments.

What is the Kimberley Process?

The Kimberley Process is an international certification scheme that regulates trade in rough diamonds. It aims to prevent the flow of conflict diamonds, while helping to protect legitimate trade in rough diamonds. The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) outlines the rules that govern the trade in rough diamonds. The KPCS has developed a set of minimum requirements that each participant must meet. The KP is not, strictly speaking, an international organisation: it has no permanent offices or permanent staff. It relies on the contributions – under the principle of ‘burden-sharing' – of participants, supported by industry and civil society observers. Neither can the KP be considered as an international agreement from a legal perspective, as it is implemented through the national legislations of its participants.

Who is involved?

The Kimberley Process (KP) participants are states and regional economic integration organizations that are eligible to trade in rough diamonds. There are 59 participants representing 85 countries, with the European Community counting as a single participant. The participants include all major rough diamond producing, exporting and importing countries. The diamond industry, through the World Diamond Council, and civil society groups are also integral parts of the KP. These organisations have been involved since the start and continue to contribute to its effective implementation and monitoring.

History

The Kimberley Process started when Southern African diamond-producing states met in Kimberley, South Africa, in May 2000, to discuss ways to stop the trade in ‘conflict diamonds’ and ensure that diamond purchases were not financing violence by rebel movements and their allies seeking to undermine legitimate governments.

United inMaking the Difference

With so many of today’s challenges impacting humanity at the global scale, The Kimberley Process maintains a stringent focus.

Uniting countries, industry and civil societies to better lives and communities the world over.

Today, The KP is responsible for stemming 99.8% of the tide in conflict diamonds.

The KPCS is helping to shape and support a transparent global diamond trade.

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