The Kimberley Process with Conrad Van der Ross

Operations Manager of the State Diamond Trader, Conrad Van der Ross, delves into the Kimberley Process (KP) and the world of diamonds. Explore how the KP shapes the narrative around conflict diamonds, curbs illicit trade, and fosters legitimate diamond commerce. In this series, we address critiques on labor practices and KP statistics reliability, while highlighting the positive impact on the diamond industry. Journey with us globally, questioning the influence divide between the Western world and participating African countries. Discover diverse perspectives on ethical sourcing, transparency, and accountability. Despite challenges like Kimberley certificates containing diamonds from multiple mines, we emphasize the KP's overarching positive impact on ensuring a more transparent and accountable diamond trade.