"In which industry is the ""Kimberly Process Certification Scheme"" used?"
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme Kimberley Process Certification Scheme The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is the process established in 2003 to prevent "conflict diamonds" from entering the mainstream rough diamond market by United Nations General Assembly Resolution 55/56 following recommendations in the Fowler Report. The process was set up "to ensure that diamond purchases were not financing violence by rebel movements and their allies seeking to undermine legitimate governments." The effectiveness of the process has been brought into question by organizations such as Global Witness, which pulled out of the scheme on 5 December 2011, claiming it has failed in its purpose and does
Kimberley Process Certification Scheme August 2012 with Kazakhstan, Panama, and Cambodia admitted in November 2012. The following is a list of participant countries with their year of entry (and re-entry, as appropriate) in brackets. The following countries have expressed interest in joining the KPCS, but have yet to satisfy the minimum requirements: The World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2006 approved a waiver for the KPCS while recognizing the importance and effectiveness of the KPCS. The following is a list of the Kimberly Process Certification Scheme's chairs and vice chairs. The Chair oversees the implementation of the program, the operations of the working groups