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De Beers, established in 1888, is the world’s leading rough diamond company with unrivalled expertise in the exploration, mining and marketing of diamonds.
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Ethics “Our commitment to meeting the highest ethical standards is founded on our aspiration to live up to the unique qualities of diamonds”. De Beers
"At De Beers, we believe corruption is anti-business and anti-development. As a company, we benefit most in a transparent and predictable business environment". Stephen Lussier, Executive Director for External and Corporate Affairs, De Beers Group
Update on Public/ Private Partnership
Sound bites @ De Beers "De Beers’ engagement with the Botswanan government has been one of the most successful examples of public/private partnership. De Beers had developed local skills and continued to do so, helping citizen companies to develop by outsourcing its supply chain, transferring expertise in valuation and selling and setting up polishing factories".Mr. Andrew Bone, Director, International Relations, External and Corporate Affairs, De Beers Group, Mr. Andrew Bone was speaking at the EU in Africa London Event, project managed and hosted by okra eXpress in February 2010, at Cass Business School. This event was chaired by Dr. Anthony Julius, Deputy Chairman and Head of Public Advocacy, Mishcon de Reya Solicitors.
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Communities: "De Beers’ continuing success owes much to the enduring relationships we have built with our neighbours in the communities in which we live and work". Gareth Penny, Managing Director De Beers Group
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Environment: "Conservation is as much about people as it is about conserving our heritage for generations to come.".Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman De Beers Group
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Water management: "Our mines in Africa are located in water stressed environments. Shifting rainfall patterns and consequent water shortages present a challenge to sustained water access for both our business and local communities". De Beers
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Approach: The unique contribution that diamonds have made in countries like Botswana gives us cause to reflect on what lessons might be drawn from this success and whether these might be deployed effectively elsewhere on the continent. Nicky Oppenheimer, Chairman De Beers Group
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De Beers Success Stories Continue
"Ladies and Gentlemen, I am delighted to be able to address you on this important accoassion and I would like to thank Bertha Oluwole for bringing us all together. I am Varda Shine, Managing Director of the DTC – the Diamond Trading Company – the sales and marketing arm of the De Beers Family of Companies". I address you with a number of hats on: As a board member of De Beers, As the head of DTC in the UK and South Africa, As the chairman of the Boards of our Partner DTCs in Botswana and Namibia. Ms Varda Shine, Managing Director, De Beers was speaking at the okra eXpress EU in Africa London Event, February, 2008, held at the Foreign Press Association, Pall Mall, The home of the former British Prime Minister, William Gladstone. The event was chaired by former president of the Foreign Press Association and UK based journalist, Mr. Ali Bahaijoub. To access the De Beers public / private partnership slides showcased at the okra eXpress EU in AFRICA Event, February 2008, hit on this digital link Africa-
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