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Namibia Supports KP Chair Rough Diamond Valuation Initiative
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As part of his Africa Initiative, the UAE Kimberley Process (KP) Chair Ahmed Bin Sulayem, met with the Prime Minister of Namibia, Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila in Windhoek, to discuss Kimberley Process related matters. These talks focused principally on initiatives regarding rough diamond valuation and the countries diversification strategy to foster economic growth through revenues generated from the sale of rough diamonds.

A Kimberley Process member since 2003, Namibia became the Vice-Chair in 2008, taking the KP Chair role in 2009.
“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   more
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Registration Begins for Israel Diamond Week in New York
Registration for buyers to attend the fifth edition of the Israel Diamond Week in New York from October 31 – November 2, 2016 is now underway. The organizers, the Diamond Dealers Club of New York (DDC) and the Israel Diamond Exchange (IDE), are inviting bourse members and other buyers from around the United States and beyond to take part in this exciting annual trading platform.   more

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