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Conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone
Galačová, Lucie
This thesis is a case study discussing conflict diamonds in Sierra Leone and consequent changes that have taken place in the country, the following the civil war and introduction of the so-called Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS). This process, established in 2003, has aimed at eliminating conflict diamonds from being sold at the diamond market. The thesis, therefore, does not only provide background information regarding the topic but chiefly it analyses the aforementioned changes, effectiveness and provides conclusions in this regard.
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The importance of the Kimbereys process for diamond trade
PRAŽÁKOVÁ, Andrea
The main aim of this work is exploring whether the Kimberley process has a positive effect on diamond trade. The work also describes how international trade with rough diamonds works and acquaints with the world´s deposits of rough diamonds. The work focuses on the trade with conflict diamonds, which are used by rebel movements, for example to finance wars. It analyses history of Kimberley process how the Kimberley process works, who is involved and describes the Kimberley process certification system. The work also includes an insight into the present situation in the trade with rough diamonds. By using the available analyses and statistical research it evaluates whether constitution of the Kimberley process has helped to prevent the trade with conflict diamonds.
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Legal aspects of the trade in conflict diamonds
Špás, Martin ; Boháček, Martin (advisor) ; Švarc, Zbyněk (referee)
The objective of this diploma thesis is to explain trade in conflict diamonds and to assess international fight against this illegal trade. The primary objective is to evaluate the effectiveness of the current legislation (international and national level), for example by comparative analysis of the different legislation in selected countries. The aim of this thesis is also to identify the significant historical changes to the regulatory framework and to assess the Kimberley Process and the mechanisms in diamond trade. The aim is also to identify the role of nongovernmental organizations in the Kimberley Process (development of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme) or in the resolution of conflicts. This thesis consists of six chapters. The second chapter is dedicated to the general characteristics of diamonds and aspects of international diamond trade. The third chapter has an aim to describe conflict diamonds and conflicts financed by illegal diamond trade. The fourth and fifth chapter deals exclusively with fight against the trade in conflict diamonds. Conflict diamonds, or so called blood diamonds, are still a very serious global problem and each state should develop and implement the right legal measures in this area in order to substantially reduce this illegal trade.
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The International Diamond Trade
Krivopustova, Ievgeniia ; Bolotov, Ilya (advisor) ; Čajka, Radek (referee)
The topic of this bachelor thesis is the global diamond market, its development and its impact on international conflicts. The aim of this thesis is to explore the development of the international diamond market starting from the year 2000, to define the volume and the value of mined diamonds since that time and characterize the biggest countries and corporations, that mine, export and import diamonds. This bachelor thesis defines modern trends and the main characters on the global diamond market and specifies the role of diamonds in international armed conflicts. The first chapter is dedicated to the general characteristics of diamonds. The main goal of the thesis is fulfilled in the second chapter where the international diamond mining industry and the global diamond market were analyzed. The third chapter has an aim to describe the international armed conflicts financed by the illegal diamond trade and to precise their consequences.
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Conflict diamonds in Sub-Saharan Africa
Bičová, Martina ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Jeníček, Vladimír (referee)
The objective of this diploma thesis is to bring different views on the issue of resource dependence and the origins of conflicts connected to the diamonds from Sub-Saharan Africa; and to point out on the existence of conflict diamonds and the disinterest of international forum to solve this problem in the present and in the past. The diploma thesis consists of three chapters. First chapter analyses the resource dependence, conflict and the connection between them. Second chapter is focused on the definition of conflict diamonds, international initiatives and Kimberley Process. Third chapter represents the practical part of this diploma thesis, it analyses two conflicts connected to diamonds, the conflict in Angola and in Sierra Leone.
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