Conflict Diamonds: Agency Actions Needed to Enhanc

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Conflict Diamonds: Agency Actions Needed to Enhance Implementation of the Clean Diamond Trade Act

In 2003, the U.S. & other countries began implemen

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By Loren Yager (au)
Year: 2006
Pages: 62
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1422309274

Description

In 2003, the U.S. & other countries began implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) to curtail the trade of rough diamonds that had fueled severe conflicts in Africa, known as conflict diamonds. The Clean Diamond Trade Act provides the statutory framework for U.S. implementation of the KPCS. This report: (1) describes the institutional framework established to implement the act; (2) examines implementation of the domestic provision of the act & the challenges it faces; & (3) examines how the U.S. has helped to strengthen the KPCS & the challenges it faces. Includes recommendations. Charts & tables.

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