The diamond industry continues to be tainted by links between diamonds and human rights abuses, conflict finance, and corruption. Although…
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Transformation 2018-2023: Our Priorities for the Next Five Years
We are thrilled to introduce Transformation: 2018-2023, our first Strategic Plan as IMPACT. Last year in 2017, after 30 years…
IMPACT Joins Civil Society Call for Jewellery Industry to Take Action
Almost 30 international and grassroots non-profit organizations are calling on the jewellery industry to turn its commitment to responsible sourcing…
Highlights from 2016 in our new Annual Report
IMPACT is pleased to present our newly released 2016 Annual Report! 2016 marked a pivotal turning point for Partnership Africa…
Celebrating 30 Years of Impact: 1986-2016
As the final days of 2016 wind down, we are reflecting on the amazing work we do in collaboration with…
Civil society statement at the 10th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains, Paris, 10-12 May 2016
National and international civil society organisations working to advance transparency and accountability in supply chains welcome this 10th Joint Forum…
Time for Leadership at the Kimberley Process
By Offah Obale, Conflict Minerals Researcher Flying out of Angola after last month’s Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary, the biannual meeting…
New Reports on Artisanal Diamond Mining in Côte d'Ivoire and Democratic Republic of Congo
Social Survey Report into Artisanal Diamond Mining Sites in Kasaï-Oriental Province in the Democratic Republic of Congo presents the findings…
Transitions at PAC
After 20 years as Executive Director of Partnership Africa Canada, Bernard Taylor will be retiring on October 30. We thank…
Spotlight on 2014 in PAC's Year in Review
Partnership Africa Canada is excited to share with you our newly released 2014 Year in Review. 2014 was an exciting year…
New Report on Due Diligence Efforts in Precious Stones Supply Chain
A new study that examines due diligence efforts in the precious stone and diamond supply chains has been released. “Due Diligence…
Civil Society Coalition Speech at KP Intersessional - June 2014
June 10, 2014 Today at the Kimberley Process Intersessional in Shanghai, China, PAC’s research director, Alan Martin, delivered the following…