A guide to the implementation of the Kimberley Process. (Conflict Diamonds).

From: Israel Diamonds | Date: February 1, 2003 | Copyright information

These guidelines have been prepared by the World Diamond Council on behalf of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses and the International Diamond Manufacturers' Association.

SECTION I

(Kimberley Process Certification Scheme and the System of Warranties-an overview)

1. Introduction

In order to fully combat the scourge of conflict diamonds, on November 5, 2002, 52 governments ratified and adopted the final Kimberley Process Certificatio...

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