Latest News & Events

IDMA and WFDB Presidents Support Ending Diamond-funded Conflict

In a joint statement, the presidents of the International Diamond Manufactures Associated (IDMA) and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) voiced their unanimous support for the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme as well as the principals of the World Diamond Council.

"IDMA and the WFDB reconfirm their commitment to end and prevent the use of rough diamonds for the purpose of funding conflict, anywhere in the world.

"We reiterate that our endorsement of the Kimberley Process, the World Diamond Council and the Supportive System of Warranties remains strong," they declared after intensive discussions at the 2009 Presidents' Meeting held in Antwerp earlier this week.

Zimbabwe's decision to not export rough diamonds form Maragne until it fully implements the monitoring system was duly noted by the two presidents. They reiterated their expectation that organizations adhere to the stringent controls agreed upon at the KP Plenary meeting in Namibia on November 5.