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The event to take place on October 24 and 25 at Saurimo's Center   Economist Jorge Guedes defended, in Saurimo, that the Lunda-Sul government should see the 2nd International Diamond Conference (IDC) as an opportunity to attract investments for productive sectors, such as agriculture and commerce, taking advantage of the presence of the G7.   Speaking to Angop regarding the event to take place on October 24 and 25 at Saurimo's Diamond Development Center, the economist highlighted the importance of the economic potential and the "good" environment to be displayed for big companies to feel attracted to invest in the province.   He highlighted that the economic future of the Lunda-Sul province passes through the sectors of agriculture, commerce, tourism and hotels, since the region has potential that, if well explored, can generate wealth, jobs and revenue for the State, through tax taxes. According to Jorge Guedes, the presence of the group of the seven most...

AWDC & ADPA joins for a series of webinars!   The Antwerp World Diamond Centre (AWDC) partnered with Belgium’s Federal Public Service Foreign Affairs and the African Diamond Producers Association (ADPA) organized a series of webinars on October 14, 21 and 28.  The 2nd African Diamond Conference was scheduled to open in May 2020 at Durban, South Africa. Given the global situation of restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the conference took place via the virtual platform.   The webinars aimed to connect the industry members to share information on the opportunities and challenges of diamond producing countries in Africa as well as the overall situation of the diamond industry.    “Earlier this year, we had to make the difficult decision to postpone the second edition of the African Diamond Conference. However, even though we can’t meet each other in person, it's important to stay connected and exchange knowledge, through our African Diamond Conference:...

  2020, the year in which, everything changed!   It’s that time of the year again. The WDC Annual General Meeting is just around the corner, on Monday, October 19, 2020, and so much has changed since last year, both personally and collectively.   Elodie Daguzan, WDC Executive Director said, “ If I quickly look back to October 2019, I was still working at the offices of my former employer, Rubel & Ménasché, in the heart of Paris’ exclusive jewelry district. At the time I represented them in the WDC, and also in the Young Diamantaires’ group, which I will shortly mention.”   Fast forward 12 months, which seem like several years already, and like so many others I am working from home. But now I represent WDC, and in my new capacity I will be delighted to be a host of the first-ever virtual WDC AGM. By nature, I tend to see the best in every situation, but I admit I will miss meeting our members in person. At the same time, I realize that this new format will all...