The Association´s membership is classified into two categories:
• Effective Member
• Observer
EFFECTIVE MEMBER
Effective membership in ADPA is reserved for African diamond-producing countries that have signed or ratified the ADPA Statute and meet the requirements of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS).
OBSERVER
All African nations with diamond potential can apply for membership regardless of the time frame for becoming producers.
Diamond-producing African countries not meeting the requirements of the KPCS.
Non-African countries involved in the diamond value chain can join if they meet the criteria as stipulated in the Statute and internal regulations.
According to the ADPA Statute, countries seeking membership or observer status must submit a written application to the Chairperson of the Council of Ministers. The Application is submitted by the country´s Minister overseeing the mining sector of the Council of Ministers Chairperson. Approval for full membership will be determined by a single majority vote of attending members during the Council of Ministers´ regular session.
Once accepted, the new members must sign their accession within sixty days (60) of receiving the notification of Approval.
ACCESSION OF OBSERVERS
The Accession of observers shall follow the process, like the application of effective members, outlined above. Application for the status of Observer will be reviewed by the Committee of Experts, which will make a recommendation to the Council of Ministers for final decision.
No country may be admitted as an Effective member or Observer unless it has interests and objectives fundamentally like those of member states.
WITHDRAWAL OF MEMBERSHIP
Any Member of the Association is free to withdraw from membership and must do so by means of a written letter addressed to the Chairperson of ADPA Council of Ministers.
The withdrawal shall become effective Sixty (60) days after the notification, and after the fulfilment of all financial obligations arising from the membership, and the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Association shall inform all Members of such withdrawal.
If a Member State ceases to be a member, readmission shall take place in accordance with Article 7.
ADPA is committed to building strategic partnerships that enhance collaboration and support the sustainable development of Africa’s diamond industry.
Any public, private, non-governmental, academic, or technical organisation that shares the ADPA mission of advancing and developing the African diamond value chain is encouraged to explore partnership opportunities.
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