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Please find below a communication and report from the APNIC secretariat. Thanks to them.

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De : APNIC Secretariat Secretariat@apnic.net Envoyé : lundi 19 mai 2025 06:16 À : icp-2review@apnic.net Objet : [Icp-2review] ICP-2 Review Webinar 2: Discussion summary

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ICP-2 Review Webinar 2: Discussion summary ________________________________________________________________________

On Thursday, 15 May 2025, APNIC Members and the community joined the second ICP-2 Review Webinar to discuss the draft 'RIR Governance Document':

https://www.nro.net/icp-2-rir-governance-document

This draft is intended to update ICP-2, the foundational document outlining criteria for recognizing Regional Internet Registries (RIRs). The full recording and transcript of the webinar are available:

https://s.apnic.net/web2

Below is a summary of some of the questions and feedback raised during the discussion. Please note that this high-level summary has been prepared by the APNIC Secretariat for the benefit of those unable to attend. All feedback received via the Webinars and ICP-2 Review mailing list will be separately considered by the NRO NC.

Summary of questions and feedback ----------------------------------------------

A community member raised the question of mandating number portability between regions. In response, the NRO NC representatives noted that number portability is a matter of IP address management policy, which is something that needs to go through the RIR community's Policy Development Process to achieve consensus.

On the question of the criteria considered for a new RIR in the Asia Pacific region, the NRO NC representatives noted the model for establishing both LACNIC and AFRINIC are successful examples of recognition of an RIR.

A question was raised on why there is RIR approval to recognize a new RIR, rather than an independent review mechanism. In response, the NRO NC representatives commented that RIRs operate the joint Internet Number Registry System, and where a new RIR is being considered, it is important to evaluate how it will work with other RIRs.

Furthermore, in response to a question about RIR accountability, particularly when assessing their own performance or the possible derecognition of another RIR, the NRO NC representatives noted that RIR Members play a key role in holding RIRs accountable through the bottom-up process. They emphasized that derecognition is a rare and serious measure that would require a clear, structured, and transparent process.

A question was raised about how least developed and lower-middle income economies are meaningfully represented within the ICP-2 framework beyond formal membership. In response, the APNIC Director General explained that, in addition to Member participation, individuals can take part in APNIC's governance processes. Opportunities for engagement include attending APNIC conferences, applying for the fellowship program, and connecting with Community Leaders.

You still have time to share your feedback ----------------------------------------------------

We encourage you to continue sharing your feedback on the ICP-2 Review mailing list - your input matters in supporting a stable, self-governed Internet registry system. The deadline to provide your feedback is 27 May 2025:

https://orbit.apnic.net/mailing-list/icp-2review@apnic.net/

For more information, please see the ICP-2 Review webpage:

https://www.apnic.net/community/ecosystem/icp2-review/

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