Commonwealth cousins combating conflict diamonds: an examination of South African and Canadian contributions to the Kimberley Process

摘要: Global governance frameworks are innovative initiatives that respond to international norms and incorporate state non-state actors in efforts address particular challenges. The Kimberley Process is an important global framework has evolved concert with the anti-conflict diamond norm seeks prevent trade of conflict diamonds. article examines evolution this emphasises role two middle powers – South Africa Canada Process. It also analyses cases Sierra Leone, Cote d'Ivoire, Zimbabwe order illustrate type challenges faced by concludes a policy-relevant discussion promise limitations as well cooperative collaborative behaviour among powers.