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An analysis of Zimbabwe’s diamond policy
Centre for Natural Resource Governance
April 16, 2013

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Executive Summary

In November 2012 the Zimbabwe government unveiled a diamond policy whose main objective was ‘to promote the sustainable development of the diamond industry for the benefit of all Zimbabweans.’ The policy tackles a number of critical issues which, if properly implemented and supported by progressive legislation, can improve the governance of the diamond industry in Zimbabwe. The government of Zimbabwe is hereby commended for responding to the concerns of stakeholders by taking the first step towards an overhaul of the policy, legislative and institutional framework governing the extractive sector in general and the diamond value chain in particular.

The Centre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG) has carried out an in-depth analysis of the Diamond Policy in order to assess whether the policy addresses key concerns that have been raised by various stakeholders and experts regarding diamond mining in Zimbabwe. The analysis identifies strengths and gaps in the policy and offers recommendations for improvement.

Further, whilst the policy is a positive step towards regulating the diamond sector in Zimbabwe, CNRG reckons that the success of any policy depends on the political will to implement it without fear or favour. Further, government should continue to review the policy in consultation with other stakeholders which include academics, civil society, industry and the mining communities.

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