GoldBod CEO Pledges Robust Export and Traceability Controls for Ghana’s Diamond
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, Esq. has pledged a robust export control and traceability systems for the country’s diamond resource.
As a result, he says, the GoldBod has undertaken deliberate reforms to strengthen governance across the diamond value chain for a conflict-free and responsibly sourced diamond.
In his opening address at the review visit of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme in Accra, the CEO stated that the Ghana Gold Board will continue to collaborate with allied regulatory agencies to ensure effective operations.
“Over the years, our national KPC scheme framework has been anchored on strong inter-agency coordination which brings together the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources and its allied agencies like the Minerals Commission, our regulatory bodies such as Customs Division of the Ghana Revenue Authority, law enforcement agencies and industry stakeholders,” he noted.
“Through this collaborative approach, we continue to uphold robust export controls, traceability systems and verification controls to ensure our diamonds remain conflict free and responsibly sourced,” he added.
The CEO highlighted a number of reforms implemented by Ghana to improve oversight within the diamond value chain.
“Recent years, Ghana has undertaken deliberate reforms to further strengthen governance across the diamond value chain. These include improvement in inspection and verification mechanisms, strengthen internal control systems, enhanced data management processes, sustain capacity building for staff and frontline personnel,” he explained.
Mr. Gyamfi said the reforms demonstrate the country’s commitment to continuous improvement and responsiveness to global expectations in responsible diamond trade.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme review visit is designed to assess Ghana’s progress in implementing the standards of the Kimberley Process while also providing a platform for constructive engagement and peer review.
Delegates will discuss legal and regulatory framework governing the diamond industry, the effectiveness of internal control systems, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies and industry stakeholders.
The delegation consist of officials from the Russian Federation, Germany, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Mozambique, India, Angola and the USA.
