<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Jun 15, 2020 at 5:57 PM Eddy Kayihura <<a href="mailto:eddy@afrinic.net" target="_blank">eddy@afrinic.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><div class="gmail_quote"><div class="gmail_quote"><span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Colleagues,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I hope you are all keeping well and safe
during this pandemic period. My sincere apologies for not
sending out last month's update. I will be posting updates,
however short, by the 15th day. Below is a number of things we
have been working on:</p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>Dear <span>Eddy</span>,</div><div><br></div><div>Thanks so much for the update and for the effort towards rebuilding AFRINIC. It can be fixed. Some few comments inline.<br></div><span><div> <br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 1. Regarding the WHOIS database accuracy,
we have completed the first phase of the task. We have done all
the reclaims and reversals possible. We have also initiated
communication with the remaining holders of resources to allow
them to prove the basis of their claim to the right of use.</p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>This sounds more like “Registration accuracy” than “Whois database accuracy”. Are we trying to be politically correct?<br> </div><span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> [Some stats: 1,060,864 IP addresses
reclaimed, 336,640 IP addresses reversed, 2,517,760 IP addresses
still under investigation]</p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>I
hope at some point, we will know the reasons why these IP addresses
were reclaimed and reversed. If I may, what happened to the previous
right of use holders, and what is the future for these IP numbers?<br> </div><span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 2. We have kickstarted the second phase
of the database accuracy project. It consists of a thorough
audit of all the current allocations in our system to ensure
completeness and accuracy. We wish to acknowledge APNIC's
invaluable support during this ongoing exercise. </p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>This was due. Thanks for taking on this activity.<br> </div><span><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 3. The whistleblowing mechanism has been
completed and is available at <a href="https://afrinic.net/whistleblowing" target="_blank">https://afrinic.net/whistleblowing</a>.
Like many organisations, whistleblowing helps guarantee
transparency by ensuring stakeholders have a secure channel to
report any misconduct. Constructive feedback is encouraged,
welcome, and appreciated. This includes an anonymous reporting
mechanism that aims to increase transparency and accountability
levels. You are welcome to report any relevant issues through
the platform hosted on an independent provider system.</p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>What problem exactly are we solving here again? <br></div><div><br></div><div>While
we try to understand the merits of this, one keeps wondering: Is it
still so bad? Can’t we trust each other with small staff? Why is there
the need for anonymity in what is supposed to be an open community? I
mean, It is not yet clear to me, how this would help with transparency. <br></div><div><br></div><div>IMHO, “transparency” should continue to be exercised from how we operate and manage this community-driven organization”<br></div><span><div><br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 4. The scoping exercise of the new
version of MyAFRINIC is almost complete. Within a week, you will
receive a short survey that will assist us in collecting data to
inform the process. We count on you to make room for it and
provide useful insights that will contribute to the success of
the project.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 5. As discussed previously, the
organising committee of AIS'20 reconvened at the beginning of
June to assess the possibility of a face to face meeting and
agreed that it is not yet possible to have one. We will,
therefore, revert to remote sessions. The modalities of the
organization, including the AGMM, will be confirmed after the
board decision.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 6. Even though it has been difficult to
carry out members
outreach activities in the first part of the year, we are
working on a different strategy/approach to be used in the
second phase of the year. We will share a plan with you in July.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> 7. Reading through some of the mailing
lists recently has triggered an internal discussion. As a
result, we have agreed to initiate a new project aimed at
gathering and publishing documents that showcase the core values
this community believes in. It includes elements such as
transparency, inclusivity, rough consensus, as well as sharing
technical expertise. We all must, however, not lose sight of
what made us a community in the first place, especially in the
face of the difficult issues and decisions that will impact the
future of the digital economy growth in Africa and beyond.</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> I wish you well, good health, happiness, and
wisdom as we pursue our common goals and aspirations.</p></div></div></blockquote><div><br></div></span><div>I wish you well and good health and keep up the good work.<br></div><div> </div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex"><div><div>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> Kind regards,</p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span>Eddy</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"> </p></div></div></blockquote></div><div class="gmail_quote"><br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Cheers,<br></div><div class="gmail_quote">Noah<div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div>