Editor’s Note
The 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary in Dubai saw Chinese delegate Dai Jianye join global discussions on diamond trade oversight, reviewing committee reports and shaping future priorities.
The 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary was held from November 12 to 15 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Mr. Dai Jianye, Director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau (DSEDT), attended the meeting as a member of the Chinese delegation. During the session, members and observers of the Kimberley Process listened to reports from various committees and working groups on their work over the past year, discussed issues of concern, and set future directions.
This year’s plenary focused on refining the core documents of the process, continuing to advance the implementation of the “Seven Principles of Responsible Diamond Sourcing,” establishing a “United Nations Kimberley Process Day,” various audit tasks, the operation of the secretariat, rules of procedure, and technical indicators.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) aims to regulate the international trade in rough diamonds. It officially came into effect on January 1, 2003, and has been applicable to the Macau Special Administrative Region since October 1, 2019. As the designated authority for the KPCS in Macau, DSEDT serves as the local Kimberley Process contact point, responsible for issuing licenses for rough diamond economic activities, Kimberley Process certificates, and import, export, and transit permits. To ensure the effective implementation of the scheme in Macau, DSEDT actively participates in related work, including attending the plenary four times and diligently fulfilling its duties. Participation in the rough diamond trade is beneficial in the long term for building a diamond and gemstone industry chain in Macau, contributing to the promotion of moderate economic diversification.
The 2024 Kimberley Process Plenary opened on November 12 in Dubai, UAE. (Photo from DSEDT)