Sierra Leone Diamond Industry Annual Review

Author:
Partnership Africa Canada
Publisher:
Partnership Africa Canada
Publication Date:
23 February 2005
Tags:
Sierra Leone, Children and Youth, Mining, Corruption, Conflict, Peace and Security

Sierra Leone, which remains last out of 177 countries on the United Nations Human Development Index, has made significant progress in converting its diamond resources from a target for rebel armies and smugglers into a legitimate industry that can advance the country's development.

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