India assumes the 2026 Kimberley Process Chair, focusing on Credibility, Compliance, and Consumer Confidence. With dominance in diamond polishing, India aims to reform the certification scheme through blockchain technology, broaden conflict definitions, and balance global geopolitical trade interests.
Click to View MoreThe Kimberley Process faces a relevance crisis due to its narrow mandate and paralysis over Russia. As chair in 2026, India can drive reforms by expanding the definition of conflict diamonds, modernising governance, and restoring credibility to ensure an ethical global diamond trade.
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