Gems and jewellery Development Centre

Gems and Jewellery Development Centre
(An initiative of KADO for Gems and Jewellery Value Chain Management)

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Skill Development
The main purpose of the centre is to produce skilled and technical experts in Gems and Jewellery in order to facilitate the value chain of the sector there by increasing the potential to develop the Gems and Jewellery sector.
By the end of 2008, the Center produced 40 (30 women, 10 men) trained people in gems cutting and polishing. From the opening of the centre an initial breakthrough is witnessed in order to benefit local people socially and economically. Presently, the center offers trainings in Gems Cutting and Polishing, Jewellery Making, Carving and Gemology.