what is the kimberley process
The Kimberley Process. Stemming the flow of Conflict Diamonds â The Kimberley Process. The Kimberley Process (KP) is a joint governments, industry and civil society initiative to stem the flow of conflict diamonds â rough diamonds used by rebel movements to finance wars against legitimate governments.
The Kimberley Process (KP) is open to all countries that are willing and able to implement its requirements. As of September 2007, the KP has 48 members, representing 74 countries, with the European Community and its Member States counting as an individual participant.