DE LEON, KRISHA GERONA, MARA CZAREANAH B. PILAR, MA.

RAPHAELA PILAR

formerly known as Zaire

previously a Belgian colony

civil war led by Col. Joseph Mobutu

rich in natural resources

most people usually work in small-scale digging and mining activities which is promoted by the government

majority dig for diamonds and other minerals in order to sustain their daily living.

demand of consumers of gadgets paved way for the continuation and increasing intensity of the Conflict Mineral of armed groups in eastern Congo

Rwanda-influenced Tutsi rebels, and fugitive Hutu rebels are reported to generate an estimated amount of $144million to $218million each.

80% of the total minerals from Congo are smuggled out

Illegal Exports

Profits from conflict minerals are used to fund activities such as purchasing of weapons

Mining
Export
Kimberly Process Certification Scheme

Import
Kimberly Process Certification Scheme

Polishing
System of Warranties

Manufacturing
System of Warranties

Mining

Policies to ensure strategic mines

Transparency

Coordination between the suppliers, manufactures and consumers

Verification

Exporting and Importing

Proper implementations

Declarations of policies

Manufacturing

World Market

Selling of products to world market

Mines should be secured from the control of armed groups

DR Congos government should be strengthened in terms controlling mines with the help of the international community

Electronic manufacturing companies should ensure that their products are conflict-free

International efforts should be exerted through state laws

Miners should be given livelihood support and other means of economic opportunities