Dangerous Little Stones: Diamonds in the Central African Republic

In the diamond mines of the Central African Republic (CAR), extreme poverty and armed conflict put thousands of lives in danger. To ensure diamonds fuel development not bloodshed, root and branch reform of the sector must become a core priority of the country’s peace-building strategy. The government lacks the institutional capacity to govern this dispersed, transient production chain. Reform of the diamond sector is a crucial element, alongside wider governance and conflict resolution measures, for improving the living conditions of miners and their families, boosting the state’s scant domestic revenues and helping break the cycle of armed conflict.

Location: Central African Republic

Author(s): International Crisis Group

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