“In recent years, the country has been creating a business friendly environment along with the strategy of diversification away from a heavy reliance on extraction and processing of minerals for export.
“Natural resources have always been important to Namibia, especially diamonds, as they contribute a significant amount to our GDP. What is important about this is the funding that the diamond industry supplies to help Namibia diversify its economy. We cannot rely on diamonds forever, so this government is looking at ways to optimize benefits from diamonds to improve people’s lives while at the same time building a new economy for the future. Namibia is looking into growing several sectors that will employ people in a range of industries and services.
Regarding the Kimberley Process, we are delighted to have the KP Chair
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