Talk:Kimberley Process Certification Scheme

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"overthrow" defined?

The article states that one of the requirements is "that any diamond originating from the country does not finance a rebel group or other entity seeking to overthrow a UN-recognized government." Is there a precise definition of "overthrow"? If a diamond producer in the United States of America donated to the Democratic Party, a faction not in power, would that count as "seeking to overthrow" the Republican regime that controls the United States federal government? (And how would BuyBlue.org react?) What about the United States during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, which successfully overthrew Saddam's government? --Damian Yerrick (☎) 14:26, 26 October 2006 (UTC)[reply]

Conformance with scheme

Cut from intro:

All but approximately 1% to 3% of the world's trade in rough diamonds takes place in and between countries taking part in the scheme.

I replaced a 99.8% compliance claim with the above the other day. But now with all the publicity re: the Blood Diamond movie, I'd rather say nothing than get it wrong.

One P.R. aim of the movie and the KPCS itself is to counter claims that many, most or (according to one source) 100% of diamonds are "bloody".

We should not join or thwart the campaign but merely pass on verifiable reports. --Uncle Ed 21:19, 6 December 2006 (UTC)[reply]

The World Diamond Council trade group says the process, supported by diamond-rich countries in Africa as well as the United Nations, has cut the number of blood diamonds from 3 percent to less than 1 percent of all diamonds sold today. [1]

How the certification is done

Is there anywhere online that has a basic guideline on how to apply for a Kimberley certificate and/or how to receive a package of rough diamonds that has the certificate? I couldn't find anything online, and I'm hesitant to write it up myself if there's already a resource. --Magmagirl 21:40, 23 July 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Theo Fennell - needs source

The claim that some, or all, of Theo Fennell's diamonds are sourced from conflict zones needs a reference. If it's not true, it's pretty close to libel.Bakagaijin 07:42, 24 September 2007 (UTC)[reply]

Namibia

I am glad it will be vice-chair for 2008, and chair for 2009, but does it need its own section? How about a list of past and present chairs and vice chairs for the KPCS? I know the chair this year is India, and I believe last year it was the EC -- hard to follow up because kimberleyprocess.com is down. --204.246.229.6 (talk) 17:08, 28 March 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Venezuela

Something to be taken in account: Venezuela has resigned KP facing a expulsion and a world wide boicot against Venezuelan Diamonds has been called. This because Venezuela had not done something to counter the illegal traffic of diamonds since 2003 and is the only member not accepting a visit from the organism. I hadn´t found a English source for this, however here is one in Spanish http://www.noticias24.com/actualidad/?p=15513. --ometzit<col> (talk) 02:10, 27 June 2008 (UTC)[reply]