Diamond Development Initiative
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APPOINTMENT: DDI names new executive director
OTTAWA – The Diamond Development Initiative has chosen Ian Rowe as its new executive director, effective Sept. 2, 2019. He has been the association’s deputy executive director since September 2018. He will replace Dorothee Gizenga, the organization’s founding executive director.…
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DIAMONDS: DDI sets standards for ethical artisanal mining
OTTAWA – On April 24, 2019, the Diamond Development Initiative launched the Maendeleo Diamond Standards, calling this an innovative certification system that guides the ethical production of diamonds by artisanal and small scale mines. Although numerous ethical standards for mining…
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DIAMONDS: De Beers supports artisanal miners with new grant to DDI
OTTAWA – The Diamond Development Initiative has received what it calls another “significant” contribution from the De Beers Group of Companies. The money will be used to promote responsible production and improve the lives and conditions of artisanal diamond miners…
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DIAMONDS: New standards for responsibly sourced, artisanal stones
OTTAWA – The Diamond Development Initiative (DDI),an organization focused on improving the lives of artisanal diamond miners, has launched the Maedeleo Diamond Standards. MDS is aimed at ensuring respect for human rights, the environment and community well-being. DDI executive director…
