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The governance of the Kimberley Process

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KP Chair and Vice-Chair

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2025 Custodian Chair

United Arab Emirates

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.

Thailand
2025 Vice Chair

Thailand

Each year, the Vice-Chair becomes the Chair the next year. Chair and Vice-Chair are appointed by Plenary consensus.

KP Bodies
& Working Groups

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Working Group of Diamond Experts (WGDE)

The Working Group of Diamond Experts (WGDE), also known as the technical working group, solves technical problems in implementing the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme.
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Working Group on Statistics

The Kimberley Process Working Group on Statistics (WGS) ensures timely reporting and analysis of statistical data on the production and trade of rough diamonds. By doing this, anomalies can be identified and the effective implementation of the scheme can be ensured.
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Committee on Participation and Chairmanship (CPC)

The Committee on Participation and Chairmanship assists the Chair of the Kimberley Process in handling the admission of new participants and advises if a Participant fails to comply with requirements, which can lead to their removal from the scheme.
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Working Group of Monitoring

The Kimberley Process Working Group on Monitoring (WGM) deals with issues relating to the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme by participants, with a view to promoting full and effective implementation by all participants.

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Working Group on Artisanal and Alluvial Production (WGAAP)

The WGAAP aims to promote more effective internal controls on the production and trade of alluvial diamonds.

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Committee on Rules and Procedures (CRP)

The primary goal of the Committee on Rules and Procedures (CRP) is to develop rules and procedures within the KPCS and make recommendations to the Chair of the Kimberley Process regarding compliance with the rules and procedures established in the KP.

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Ad Hoc Committee on Review and Reform (AHCRR)

The Ad Hoc Committee on Review and Reform (AHCRR) is mandated to perform the review and reform of the KPCS, and the present AHCRR starts from 2023 which is the start of the review cycle of the KP. The AHCRR may constitute sub-teams to assist the process of review and reform.