Kimberley Process ethical diamond debate
May 29th, 2010 by Katie
We’ve talked about the Kimberley Process on this blog before. The big idea was that it would halt the trade in conflict diamonds.
That was 10 years ago. Since then NGOs and the jewellery industry have been knee-deep in debate on whether it works or not. Forged certificates, diamonds smuggled to countries where they could be sold as ‘conflict-free’ and the scope to cover only rough diamonds not cut ones are just some of the issues.
The 21st Century Network has written a critique of the Kimberley Process and would love your comments. Read Ethics in the 21st Century Diamond Jewelry Industry (II/III): The Kimberley process and beyond and let them (and us!) know what you think.
Katie
