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Conflict diamonds haven’t been in the news much lately as people have been distracted by other problems that seem to be closer to home. Here’s a report from Partnership Africa Canada (PAC) on how things are going in 8 countries in South American and Africa, specifically Angola, Brazil, Central African Republic, Cote D’Ivorie, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Guinea, Guyana, Liberia, Republic of Congo, Sierra Leone, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.
“The trustworthiness and reputation of the world’s entire diamond industry should not depend on the willingness of NGOs to act as its watchdog.”
Here's the entire article
Previous years reports can be found here.
Even though it's not in the news any more, people ARE still working on this problem.
Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver
“The trustworthiness and reputation of the world’s entire diamond industry should not depend on the willingness of NGOs to act as its watchdog.”
Here's the entire article
Previous years reports can be found here.
Even though it's not in the news any more, people ARE still working on this problem.
Neil Beaty
GG(GIA) ICGA(AGS) NAJA
Professional Appraisals in Denver