On May 20, 2009, the Diamond Trust a non-profit making entity founded by Debswana and De Beers to fund large scale community projects, signed a P10 million agreement for the implementation of the Tsodilo Hills World UNESCO Heritage Site Management Plan. The Diamond Trust was launched in 2007 and is a vehicle for Debswana [...]
The Forevermark Precious Collection Unveiled in China
Forevermark has unveil the exclusive, and much anticipated, Forevermark Precious Collection in China. Francois Delage CEO Forevermark, Jiang Qiong Er, Alan Chan, Bao Bao Wan, Barney Cheng, Cindy Chao, Theo Fennell at the Forevermark Precious Collection™ launch in China Behind every Forevermark diamond is a precious story. Since the beginning of time, diamonds have inspired [...]
U.S. State Dept Warns Over Counterfeit Guinea KP Certificates
In recent weeks, two attempts have been made to present Kimberley Process Certificates allegedly from the Republic of Guinea for purposes of importation into the United States, warns Brad Brooks-Rubin, the United States Department of State’s Special Advisor for Conflict Diamonds. Following effective due diligence, a U .S. customs brokerage notified the Department of [...]
IDI Launches Diamond Portal in Russian
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) today launched a groundbreaking Russian version of the Israeli Diamond Industry Portal, the definitive B2B website for the Israel trade. The site was presented at a press conference by Avraham (Bumi) Traub, Chairman of the IDI Finance Committee and Honorary President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association. [...]
Business Action for Africa: Accelerating Business-Led Growth and Collective Action
Business Action for Africa recently launched its latest report 2008 MDBs at the midpoint: Accelerating business-led growth and collective action. The Report focuses on the international and national policies needed to drive growth and poverty reduction in Africa. BAA believes that focusing on the factors needed to facilitate entrepreneurship, investment and innovation is the key [...]
IDI Launches Stage 3 in ‘Together Works’ Strategic Marketing Plan
The Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) has launched the third stage in its ‘Together Works’ strategic marketing plan, which is being rolled out throughout 2009. The overall program provides support to Israeli diamond manufacturers and exporters, and at the same time offers real-time assistance and services to the Israeli Diamond Industry’s international trading [...]
Eli Avidar: “Diamond and Jewelry Industries Need to “Think out of the Box”
Eli Avidar, Managing Director of the Israel Diamond Institute Group of Companies (IDI) called upon the global jewelry and diamond industries to “think out of the box” about marketing their products during the current economic crisis, in a speech during the opening session of the CIBJO – The World Jewellery Confederation Annual Congress here today. [...]