Windhoek — A LACK of political will and the absence of a sincere and strategic approach by governments have made the Zimbabwe diamond issue a missed opportunity for the Kimberley Process in curbing the flow of illicit diamonds.
In an address presented by Andrew Bone on behalf of Eli Izhakoff, Chairperson of the World Diamond Council, participants at the Intersessional Meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) were told that governments need to pull up their socks and be more proactive in the affairs of the KP in order to enforce its policies.
"The fact is that to be truly effective, the Kimberley Process requires full political and logistical support from its member states and international institutions and the wider international community," Bone said, adding that there is little evidence showing that the KP is receiving the necessary level of support. "It is therefore, unsurprising that events and activities associated with the illegal appropriation of valuable natural resources go unchecked."
Bone said because the KPCS is run and owned by governments, it "has the right and responsibility to call upon other arms of government to assist it in enforcing policies that they have agreed to and set down in legislation".
Highlighting Zimbabwe as a case in point, Bone said that "although it is beyond the capacity of the Kimberley Process to deal directly with human rights issues by itself, government officials can work together in a spirit of collaboration, across departments and agencies world-wide, to ensure that the resources and political will are mobilised to address them".
The World Diamond Council will be part of the team on the KP's review mission to Zimbabwe next week, and has called for improved co-operation between KP officials responsible for compliance and government authorities responsible for security and cross-border controls to halt the trade in conflict diamonds.
To date, the Kimberley Process has not issued a ban on diamonds from the controversial Marange mining area in Zimbabwe despite several calls from civil society.
Seven of these groups issued a statement just days before the important meeting, accusing the KP of failing to adequately act on the issues of illicit trade in Zimbabwe, Venezuela, Lebanon and Guinea.
Annie Dunnebacke of Global Witness - one of the signatories - said: "The clock is running out on Kimberley Process credibility. The work it was set up to do is vital - it would be scandalous if unco-operative governments and industry succeeded in hobbling it into ineffectiveness."
To this end, Bone said the WDC was joining civil society in specifically calling on governments to address issues of non-compliance with swifter action and agree on interim suspension mechanisms with clear criteria.
He also called on governments to require stronger oversight of the diamond industry, including spot checks of companies, to require cutting and polishing sectors to adhere to the minimum KP standards, and to improve internal controls, collaboration and enforcement efforts to combat the smuggling of rough diamonds.
"We call upon governments to review and renew their commitment to the Kimberley Process by providing it with the support and resources it needs to achieve its objectives.
"We call upon them to establish coherent and strategic engagement between those responsible for KP compliance and other branches of government, including security forces, customs and border control authorities, and the judiciary."
But the buck doesn't stop with the KP's participating governments, and Izhakoff's address also came down hard on the KP itself - which Namibia is chairing this year - to "be moved closer to the heart of every government".
"In its turn, the Kimberley Process must be far more vocal and proactive in engaging with these arms of government, drawing attention to the issues that affect us all and calling for effective action and support that will assist it in achieving its objectives," he said.
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- THE TRUTH ABOUT DIAMONDS
Did You Know That The Robbers Have Warehouses Full Of 55 Gallon Drums Each Full Of Raw Uncut Diamonds ?
The Wicked Are Using The Same Schemes On Us. : 1) They Hoard Riches ; Controlling The Supply So Well Think The Supply Is Low 2) This Scheme Helps Them To Get A Higher Price & Deceives Most Of Us Into Believing That Things ( Such As Diamonds, Gold, Oil, Etc..) Are In Short Supply & Even Due To Run Out.
Diamonds Are In Abundance And Their Supply Is Being Controlled By Persons Under The Control Of Spiritual Wickedness In High Places (Ephesians 6:12) .
We Saints Serve An Infinite God, What He Placed Here On This Earth For His Children Is Also Infinite. When You See A Volcano Or Magma ; The Liquid Land Flowing Out Of Volcanos, Think Of Growth. The Earth Is Steady Growing.
Once God Settles Things With The Rightreous & Un-Righteous . [Definition Righteous Means The Desire To Do Right ]
Diamonds Are In Abundance And Their Supply Is Being Controlled By Persons Under The Control Of Spiritual Wickedness In High Places (Ephesians 6:12) . [http://janineroberts.org/]
THEY COME TO :
STEAL OUR ECONOMY
KILL OUR INITIATIVE TO BE SELF-SUFFICIENT
DESTROY OUR FAMILIES
1) INFERIORITY = CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Currency Exchange is designed to puff up certain peoples and nations over others. The numbers are constantly telling some that they are inferior to others. The problem intensifies when those being manipulated by this financial scam buy in to this wicked scheme.
Whats the solution to INFERIORITY CURRENCY EXCHANGE ? Stop giving away our souls one piece of money ( dollar , pound, franc, rand, deniro, rupal, euro, Chinese renminbi, rupee, Russian ruble,etc..) at-a-time .
Do research on what price your product gets in the so-called First World countries. And demand that price. This will not work unless people at the local areas do this together. Form Co-Ops and agree to charge the prices you deserve.
2) INFERIORITY = Pay by Time
There is another system used to oppress people that feeds the business owners with a lust for MORE profit. One year they may have profits of 50%, the next year they may have profits of 100%, the next year their profits may only be 75%. The system in the world will consider that going from 100% profits to 75% profits is bad for business.
How is that bad ? Profits are profits ! Many businesses have different levels of pay for the same workers.; levels such as :
a) Top Salaries Private and only known to each individual workers b) Medium Salaries Private c) Lower Salaries Private and only known to each individual workers d) High Hourly Wages e) Medium Hourly Wages f) Minimum Hourly Wages
I suggest that EVERY WORKER SHOULD BE PAID A LIVING WAGE. The Minimum Wage is like a financial ball and chain ; only giving those receiving it just enough to live to see the next day.
The Living Wage allows workers to live, invest, spend, save, and thrive. We can dream about having our own businesses , then wake up and attain our dreams. This is great for the businesses that pay Living Wages. For this creates new customers and new generations of customers.
As long as the system of Living Wages is in place, there will be a thriving economy and a blooming world full of optimistic activities. But it will only happen when business owners see the benefit of paying more pennies to make more dollars ! Which of you business owners will have the insight, recognition, roots, understanding, initiative, moxy, & compassion to make the step most are afraid to make.
1. The Bakken Oil Field Find
2. 55 gallon drums fulls of unprocessed diamonds.
* These are just a few of the suppressed world riches this beautiful world created by God (Jehovah, Father of Jesus Christ)..
3. Minister Lindsey Williams has known for 30 years of a major oil find in Alaska.
* He says that he sat in on meetings of the rich and powerful. These men decided not to use this oil to help America.
* Beware Africans, the wolves of deception are always around riches.
* Hosea said we perish for two reasons. Most people only remember one reason why we perish.
- Hosea said MY PEOPLE PERISH FOR LACK OF KNOWLEDGE
- AND because they REJECT KNOWLEDGE
- In other words, they DONT KNOW & THEY DONT WANT TO KNOW !!!!
4. For those who want to know I suggest you guys who can get the Internet do these things :
a) Listen to broadcasts like : Alex Jones (Infowars), Derry Brownfield, The Power Hour
(Joyce & Dave), Jeff Rense, and other broadcasts on the Genesis Communications Network.
b) Heres an appetizer of information on the subjects I have just written on :
Do a search use IX Quick search engine .They dont record your computers address ; protect your privacy [ http://ixquick.com/]
Here are three(s) separate subjects that I mentioned that you can search for
(i) Bakken Oil Field Find
(ii) Lindsey Williams (YouTube videos)
(iii) Janine Roberts :Glitter & Greed : The Secret World of The Diamond Cartel
Our only enemies are in Hell , waiting for their life-sentence of damnation.
You are in my prayers. Pray for each other too
Have Faith in God and Love for each other. May The Lord God Bless You real good
[This inspiring poem was featuring in the movie Coach Carter ]
Our Deepest Fear Is Not That We Are Inadequate, Our Deepest Fear Is That We Are Powerful Beyond Measure. It Is Our Light , Not Our Darkness That Most Frightens Us.
We Ask Ourselves, Who Am I To Be Brilliant, Gorgeous, Talented, And Fabulous ?
Actually Who Are We Not To Be ? You Are A Child Of God.
Your Playing Small Doesnt Serve The World.
There Is Nothing Enlightened About Shrinking So That Other People Wont Feel Insecure Around You.
We Are All Meant To Shine, As Children Do.
We Were Born To Make Manifest The Glory Of God That Is Within Us.
Its Not Just In Some Of Us; Its In Everyone.
And When We Let Our Own Light Shine We Unconsciously Give Other People Permission To Do The Same.
And As We Are Liberated From Our Own Fear, Our Presence Automatically Liberates Others
- Marianne Williamson -
[NOTE BEING AFRAID AND REFUSING TO GET INVOLVED WONT STOP US FROM DYING. BUT BEING AFRAID CAN PREVENT US FROM LIVING]
(Nkosi Sikeleli Africa )
God bless Africa May her glory be lifted high Hear our petitions .
God bless us, Your children God we ask You to protect our nation Intervene and end all conflicts Protect us, protect our nation, our nation.
From the blue of our heaven, From the depths of our sea, Over our eternal mountain ranges, Where the cliffs give answer.
Sounds the call to come together, And united we shall stand, Let us live and strive for freedom, In South Africa our land.
[Enoch Mankayi Sontonga]
WAKE UP !!! STAY UP !!!
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