The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the representative body of the world’s diamond manufacturers, concluded its meetings at the 33rd World Diamond Congress, which is the biennial gathering of IDMA and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). IDMA elected Moti Ganz, President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA), as its new President, and Ronnie Vanderlinden as its new Secretary General. Vanderlinden succeeds Stephane Fischler, who served in that capacity for the past 10 years. The members appointed outgoing IDMA President, Jeffrey Fischer, Honorary President.%% {{Global Promotion Campaign :}} During its meeting, IDMA announced the launch of the “ Global Diamond Marketing & Promotion Campaign.” The initiative is intended to raise awareness of the need for effective advertising and promotion of polished diamonds and diamond jewellery, to drive increased consumer demand. In September 2008 in Mumbai, IDMA will convene a meeting of industry stakeholders, for the purpose of establishing a platform that will coordinate industry-wide advertising and promotion of diamond jewellery on a global scale.%% {{New Members :}} IDMA formally voted to accept two new members - Armenia and Botswana. The organization has also received a membership application from Namibia

The International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), the representative body of the world’s diamond manufacturers, concluded its meetings at the 33rd World Diamond Congress, which is the biennial gathering of IDMA and the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB). IDMA elected Moti Ganz, President of the Israel Diamond Manufacturers Association (IsDMA), as its new President, and Ronnie Vanderlinden as its new Secretary General. Vanderlinden succeeds Stephane Fischler, who served in that capacity for the past 10 years. The members appointed outgoing IDMA President, Jeffrey Fischer, Honorary President.%% {{Global Promotion Campaign :}} During its meeting, IDMA announced the launch of the “ Global Diamond Marketing & Promotion Campaign.” The initiative is intended to raise awareness of the need for effective advertising and promotion of polished diamonds and diamond jewellery, to drive increased consumer demand. In September 2008 in Mumbai, IDMA will convene a meeting of industry stakeholders, for the purpose of establishing a platform that will coordinate industry-wide advertising and promotion of diamond jewellery on a global scale.%% {{New Members :}} IDMA formally voted to accept two new members - Armenia and Botswana. The organization has also received a membership application from Namibia