Intersessional 2013 Kimberley Process: Administrative Support Mechanism

From June 4th to 7 Kimberley, South Africa, hosted the Kimberley Process Intersessional. AWDC participated as the central focal point of the newly established KP Administrative Support Mechanism (ASM).

During the Intersessional in Kimberley, where in 2003 the KPCS was established, members celebrated the tenth anniversary of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).

During the Plenary Session in Washington in 2012, participants decided to create the Administrative Support Mechanism. The World Diamond Council, as coordinating body, appointed AWDC as the Central Focal Point for this Administrative Support Mechanism (ASM). The AWDC is also in charge of the maintenance of the Kimberley Process website (www.kimberleyprocess.com).

Participants attending the Intersessional were very enthousiastic on the progress of the ASM so far and the potential, future support of the ASM towards KPCS Working Groups. Ambassador Nhlapo Welile, current KPCS Chair, congratulated and thanked the Antwerp World Diamond Centre for its efforts and expressed his hope on a continued, close collaboration with the KP Chair in the future.