Ghana appointed as vice chair for 2026 and chair for 2027 of the Kimberly Process

Ghana appointed as vice chair for 2026 and chair for 2027 of the Kimberly Process


The appointment which followed two days of intensive deliberations, ministerial engagements and consultations among governments, industry stakeholders, and civil society, makes Ghana the first country in West Africa to serve as Vice Chair and Chair of the Kimberly Process. 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. In an interview with the CEO of the GoldBod, Sammy Gyamfi Esq, he confirmed the historic appointment and indicated that, the confidence expressed by the global membership of the Kimberly Process in Ghana, places a renewed responsibility on the country to lead with excellence, transparency and innovation.

Author: Ghanaweb


Published at: 2025-11-22 21:38:40

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