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The African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) is an intergovernmental organization of leading diamond-producing nations. Founded on 4 November 2006 through the Luanda Declaration,ADPA is headquartered in Luanda, Republic of Angola.
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| Company type | Intergovernmental organization |
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| Industry | Diamond |
| Founded | November 4, 2006 |
| Headquarters | Luanda, Angola |
Key people | Mrs. Ellah Muchemwa - ADPA Executive Director
Mrs. Martha Haindongo - Deputy Executive Director for Planning and Strategy Mrs. Justina Tavares da Asunção Fernando - Deputy Executive Director for Operational Support |
Number of employees | 13 (2024) |
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To be a strategic platform for cooperation and coordination that promotes a sustainable and dynamic African diamond industry that contributes to stability and prosperity.
To maximize the potential of ADPA Member States and Observers through coordinated cooperation, creating an enabling environment through policy adoption, and technical advancement across the diamond value chain to build sustainable livelihoods of communities.
The Association has the following bodies:
The Council of Ministers is the highest deliberative body composed of Ministers responsible for the mining sector or any other Minister from Effective member and Observer duly authorised to do so.
The Executive Directorate is responsible for the day-to-day management and implements policies and strategies set by the Council of Ministers and currently comprises of:
Effective members are those African diamond-producing countries that have signed or ratified the ADPA Statute and meet the requirements of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).
All African nations with diamond potential can apply for membership, regardless of the timeframe for becoming producers.
Diamond-producing African countries not meeting the requirements of the KPCS.
Non-African countries or organizations involved in the diamond value chain can join if they meet the criteria as stipulated in the Statute and internal regulations.
Currently, ADPA has five observers:
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