Artisanal Diamond Mining: Perspectives and Challenges

Artisanal Diamond Mining: Perspectives and Challenges
ISBN-10
9038213514
ISBN-13
9789038213514
Category
Political Science
Pages
304
Language
English
Published
2008
Publisher
Academia Press
Authors
Koen Vlassenroot, Steven van Bockstael

Description

Effective development of artisanal diamond mining communities must be based on a thorough understanding of the inherent complexities that characterise the sector. This research coordinated by the Egmont Institute and undertaken in support of the KPCS Working Group on Alluvial/Artisanal Producers (currently chaired by Angola), involved many of the leading thinkers in this field. It makes a significant contribution to our knowledge on the sector, laying the foundations for a concerted work programme. This study does not underestimate the challenges this sector poses. However, it emphasises the critical importance of this task because the integrity of the KPCS and all it stands for are dependent upon addressing the developmental dimensions of the diamond trade not just policing it.

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