Zusatztext 'The book is a valuable contribution to the understanding of the Kimberley Process and the outstanding role of the NGOs in it.' Boaz Hirsch! Chair Kimberley Process 'From Blood Diamonds to the Kimberley Process: How NGOs Cleaned Up the Global Diamond Industry chronicles the important role of civil society in the high-profile campaign to end the trade of conflict diamonds. Accessible to scholars and non-specialists alike! Bieri's book will influence the study of conflict diamonds for years to come.' J. Andrew Grant! Queen's University! Canada 'Recommended.' Choice Informationen zum Autor Franziska Bieri, Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland University College Europe, Germany Klappentext Despite its importance in international affairs, the Kimberley Process remains understudied in academia. Franziska Bieri's book provides the first comprehensive account of the Kimberley Process and is the first to reveal how NGOs have become critical actors in their own right, possessing the ability to directly influence policies, even at the level of international organizations. Zusammenfassung Despite its importance in international affairs, the Kimberley Process remains understudied in academia. Franziska Bieri's book provides the first comprehensive account of the Kimberley Process and is the first to reveal how NGOs have become critical actors in their own right, possessing the ability to directly influence policies, even at the level of international organizations. Inhaltsverzeichnis Chapter 1 A Diamond is Forever. Or is It?; Chapter 2 Agenda Setting A Rebel is a Girl's Best Friend: Creating Global Concern for Blood Diamonds; Chapter 3 Decision-Making: The Creation of an Independent TriPart Ite Forum, the Kimberley Process; Chapter 4 The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme: A Voluntary Agreement, Not a Treaty; Chapter 5 Implementation: Translating Words into Action; Chapter 6 Revitalization: Resetting Agendas and Reinvigorating the Campaign; Chapter 7 Conclusions: Beyond Blood Diamonds;...

Autorentext
Franziska Bieri, Adjunct Professor, University of Maryland University College Europe, Germany

Klappentext

Despite its importance in international affairs, the Kimberley Process remains understudied in academia. Franziska Bieri's book provides the first comprehensive account of the Kimberley Process and is the first to reveal how NGOs have become critical actors in their own right, possessing the ability to directly influence policies, even at the level of international organizations.

Inhalt
Chapter 1 A Diamond is Forever. Or is It?; Chapter 2 Agenda Setting A Rebel is a Girl's Best Friend: Creating Global Concern for Blood Diamonds; Chapter 3 Decision-Making: The Creation of an Independent TriPart Ite Forum, the Kimberley Process; Chapter 4 The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme: A Voluntary Agreement, Not a Treaty; Chapter 5 Implementation: Translating Words into Action; Chapter 6 Revitalization: Resetting Agendas and Reinvigorating the Campaign; Chapter 7 Conclusions: Beyond Blood Diamonds;