Radio Interview
Listen to a live feature interview about conflict diamonds from TVO's The Agenda (December 5, 2006) with Ian Smillie, Research Coordinator, Partnership Africa Canada.
Run time: 13 minutes.
“Diamonds are associated with positive events in people's lives, any association with anything violent is something that has to be addressed by our industry and has been addressed and will be addressed.”
Cecilia Gardner, World Diamond Council
DDI Code of Ethics
DDI strives to act in accordance with established standards for development organizations, including those of the Civicus International Non-Governmental Organizations Accountability Charter.
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DDI Projects Policy
DDI will support and contribute to the research, development, implementation and advocacy of policies, programmes, plans and projects that aim to enhance the development prospects of artisanal diamond miners.
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DDI Partners Policy
DDI is interested in partnering with other organizations for such activities as research, policy development and project execution. DDI partners may include international NGOs, governments, academic institutions, and national and local NGOs.
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DDI Policy on Fundraising
DDI is committed to research, advocacy and support of on-the-ground projects that will lead to socioeconomic improvements in the artisanal diamond mining sector.
DDI welcomes contributions that will help advance and support its mandate. DDI accepts contributions from governments, corporations, non-governmental organizations, foundations and individuals.
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