The 2007 Kimberley Process Plenary Meeting has elected the South African nation of Namibia to serve as vice chair of the Kimberley Process for 2008.

The appointment puts Namibia, noted recently for its sound reputation as a diamond-producing country, in position to chair the process in 2009.

India will head the Kimberley Process in 2008, taking over for the European Community.

Namibia will also host the Kimberley Process Secretariat in 2009 and coordinate all related international activities. This will include ensuring that countries interested in joining the Kimberley Process meet the requirements and report to the United Nations General Assembly.

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