Ghana’s delegation at the meeting
The Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod), has been appointed as Vice Chair in 2026 and as Chair in 2027 of the Kimberley Process (KP).
The announcement of the appointment was made on November 21, 2025, during the closing session of the 2025 Kimberley Process Plenary, held at the ALMAS Conference Centre, in Dubai.
The appointment, which followed two days of intensive deliberations, ministerial engagements, and consultations among governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society, makes the country the first in West Africa to serve as Vice Chair and Chair of the Kimberley Process.
Per the governance structure of the Kimberley Process, the Chair and Vice Chair are appointed by Plenary consensus.
They oversee the implementation of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) and the operations of the working groups, committees and administration that activate the KP.
Observers at the Plenary noted that a statement delivered during the Ministerial Session by the Chief Executive Officer of the GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi Esq., helped set the tone and contributed to the strong confidence expressed in Ghana’s leadership.
The announcement was met with warm applause from delegates, signaling broad consensus and trust in Ghana’s capability to steer the global body.
Delegates also commended Ghana for its growing leadership in the global minerals sector, citing the country’s transparency initiatives, institutional reforms and technical competence, particularly in gold and diamond governance.
In an interview, the CEO of GoldBod, Mr. Gyamfi, confirmed the appointment indicating that, the confidence expressed by the global membership of the Kimberley Process in Ghana, places a renewed responsibility on the country to lead with excellence, transparency, and innovation. And that with the solid foundation of reforms already underway, particularly in gold and diamond governance, Ghana is well-positioned to guide the Kimberley Process into its next chapter global impact.
The Kimberley Process
The Kimberley Process was established in 2003 by the United Nations. It is a multilateral certification scheme designed to prevent conflict diamonds from entering the legitimate global supply chain. Its core object is to ensure that revenues from diamonds do not finance armed conflict, terrorism, or civil instability.
The Kimberley Process currently brings together 86 countries, represented by governments, the World Diamond Council (industry), and the KP Civil Society Coalition.
Over the past two decades, the Kimberley Process has achieved notable successes including substantial reduction in illicit diamond flows, especially from formerly war-torn regions; the establishment of a unified global certification regime, improving traceability and transparency; the provision of a cooperative platform for governments, industry, and civil society to address emerging risks, among others.
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