Ghana will assume leadership positions within the Kimberley Process after being designated as vice chair for 2026 and chair for 2027, becoming the first West African state to hold both roles in the diamond certification organization. Delegates at the Dubai plenary session approved the Ghana Gold Board appointment following discussions among government officials, industry representatives, and advocacy organizations.
Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi delivered remarks during ministerial proceedings that reinforced participant confidence in his nation's capacity to guide the body, which monitors the conflict diamond trade through its certification framework. Attendees praised the country's advances in mineral sector transparency and governance systems.
The Kimberley Process unites 86 nations with diamond industry groups and watchdog coalitions to prevent illicit stones from funding violence or instability. Thailand currently serves as vice chair to the United Arab Emirates chairmanship.
Chief Executive Sammy Gyamfi delivered remarks during ministerial proceedings that reinforced participant confidence in his nation's capacity to guide the body, which monitors the conflict diamond trade through its certification framework. Attendees praised the country's advances in mineral sector transparency and governance systems.
The Kimberley Process unites 86 nations with diamond industry groups and watchdog coalitions to prevent illicit stones from funding violence or instability. Thailand currently serves as vice chair to the United Arab Emirates chairmanship.
