The economies of some African countries are based on the production of and the trade in diamonds; in others, diamonds are a key contributor to the well-being of the population and the development of infrastructure.
一些非洲国家的经济以钻石生产和钻石贸易为基础；对另外一些非洲国家来说，钻石是促进国民福祉与基础设施发展的一项关键要素。