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Expanding the definition of conflict diamonds will remain a priority agenda in the next Kimberley Process (KP) review cycle since no concrete decision was made in the recently held 2021 KP plenary. The World Diamond Council (WDC) however cited “progress” toward this direction.
Speaking to diamond industry stakeholders at the plenary’s closing session on November 12, WDC President Edward Asscher said he is cautiously optimistic about reaching a consensus on widening the scope of conflict diamonds, noting that he was encouraged by the adoption of the so-called Declaration on Supporting Principles for Responsible Diamond Sourcing as Best Practices.
“This is a positive...
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