Kimberleyprosessissa

The Kimberley Process, or Kimberleyprosessissa in Finnish, is an international certification scheme established to prevent the flow of rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments. It aims to ensure that rough diamonds sold on the international market are conflict-free. The process was initiated in 2000 by the United Nations General Assembly and was formally launched in 2003.

Participation in the Kimberley Process is voluntary. Countries that are part of the scheme must implement a system of internal controls to certify that their exported rough diamonds are conflict-free. This involves the physical inspection of diamond shipments and the issuance of a Kimberley Process certificate for each shipment. Importing countries are required to only accept rough diamonds accompanied by such a certificate. The process aims to prevent illicit trade and build a more transparent and accountable diamond industry.

The Kimberley Process defines conflict diamonds as rough diamonds sold by<bos> movements or their allies from areas largely controlled by them, and used to fund conflict against legitimate and internationally recognized governments. This definition has been a subject of debate, with some critics arguing it is too narrow and does not encompass all forms of human rights abuses associated with diamond mining. Despite its limitations, the Kimberley Process has been credited with significantly reducing the trade in conflict diamonds.