Visual structure of KP governance
Kimberley Process Plenary 2024 in Dubai
The Kimberley Process Plenary marks the pinnacle of this year’s KP agenda. With delegates from around the world coming together to discuss and adopt key administrative decisions, it is a crucial event in our ongoing efforts to regulate the international diamond trade and prevent conflict diamonds from entering the market.
KP Chair and Vice-Chair
India
The chair oversees the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and operations of the working groups, committees and administration that activate the KP.
Ghana
Further information on: The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme
Each year, the Vice-Chair becomes the Chair the next year. Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed by Plenary consensus.
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Russian Federation
Botswana
Russia was the Care-taker Chair during the Covid-19 crisis.
India
Russian Federation
European Union
India
Australia
European Union
UAE
Australia
Angola
UAE
China
Angola
S. Africa
China
USA
S. Africa
DRC
USA
Israel
DRC
Namibia
Israel
India
Namibia
European Union
India
Botswana
European Union
Russian Federation
Botswana
Canada
Russian Federation
S. Africa
Canada
Further information on: Chairmanship and Committee Participation
Ad hoc Working Groups & Subsidiary Bodies
Working Group of Diamond Experts
Working Group on Statistics
Committee on Participation and Chairmanship
Working Group of Monitoring
The WGM is mandated by the Plenary representing all Participants to deal with issues relating to monitoring of the implementation of the KPCS..
Working Group on Artisanal and Alluvial Production
The role of the WGAAP is to address issues of alluvial artisanal producing Participants’ particular concerns about their overall compliance with the implementation of section IV (Internal Controls) of the KPCS Core Document, by promoting specific measures for more effective internal controls over alluvial artisanal production, and by promoting development initiatives for guarantee of artisanal responsibly mined diamonds, for improving communities’ living standards and for mitigating development constraints.
Committee on Rules and Procedures
The primary goal of the CRP is development of rules and procedures within the KPCS as well as making recommendations to the Chair of the Kimberley Process regarding compliance with the rules and procedures established in the KP.
Ad hoc Committee on Review and Reform
The Ad hoc Committee on Review and Reform (AHCRR) was mandated to perform the review and reform of the KPCS, and the most recent AHCRR was from 2023 to 2025, which was the review cycle of the KP. The AHCRR may constitute sub-teams to assist the process of review and reform.
