The Kimberley Process (KP) participants are states and regional economic integration organizations that are eligible to trade in rough diamonds. As from November 2018, there are 55 participants representing 82 countries, with the European Community counting as a single participant. The participants include all major rough diamond producing, exporting and importing countries. The diamond industry, through the World Diamond Council, and civil society groups are also integral parts of the KP. These organisations have been involved since the start and continue to contribute to its effective implementation and monitoring.