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On 27 Oct 2014 20:01, "Adiel Akplogan" <<a href="mailto:adiel@afrinic.net">adiel@afrinic.net</a>> wrote:<br>
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> AFRINIC is seeking agreement (or otherwise) on the following points regarding an AFRINIC community position on the future oversight of the IANA functions.<br>
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> 1. Do you agree that the following should be the primary priorities for the AFRINIC community?<br>
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> 1.1 There should be minimal operational change – the current processes for IANA operation and related policy-making are effective and allow for the participation of all interested parties.<br>
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I agree.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 1.2 Any new oversight mechanism should incorporate and build on the existing RIR community policy-making processes.<br>
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I agree</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 1.3 The RIR communities are ultimately accountable for the management of those IANA functions relating to management of the global Internet number resource pools, and this should be reflected in any new oversight mechanisms defined in a global proposal to NTIA.<br>
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I agree and it's good to note that this is technically not the case at the moment. Especially if we consider that the ultimate decision on a global policy rest on ICANN board at the moment.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 1.4 Any other aspect that should be our priority while thinking about this?<br>
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Test case scenarios should be looked into. Though the numbers does not have much issue, however there are a few what-ifs that comes to mind which I think we should have a clearly defined process to resolving this.. Some of them are:</p>
<p dir="ltr">- What if ICANN refuse to approve a global policy and the process to resolving (as defined) ends in a deadlock?<br>
- What if a component of the IANA functions decide to split up. Does this affect numbers in anyway and if it does, what are measures to take to reduce the impact. More like does the functions need to be interdependent such that a notification of a function splitting is sent ahead of time (in other for the communities to prepare)</p>
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> 2. Do you agree that a model for IANA oversight supported by the AFRINIC community should include the following elements?<br>
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> 2.1 ICANN has historically managed operation of the IANA functions well, and should continue to do so at this time.<br>
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As it concerns numbers yes.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 2.2 The IANA functions operator must be answerable and accountable to the communities that it serves. Decisions regarding terms of service or duration and renewal of the contract should be made by specifically delegated representatives of those communities.<br>
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Yes but with a hope that there won't be a need for contracting but rather an agreement with the operator.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 2.3 Funding arrangements to cover the staff, equipment and other operational costs associated with operation of the IANA functions should be transparent and stable.<br>
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>From my side of view, I am not sure I understand this question. Is this saying that RIR leaders at the moment don't have a full picture of the cost of operating IANA (numbers function?)</p>
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2.4 Efforts should be made to maintain the IANA functions as a “bundle”, managed by a single operator.<br>
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<p dir="ltr">This is an absolute +1 from me.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 2.5 This does not necessarily imply a single, central point of oversight authority – any oversight mechanism should reflect the legitimate authority of different communities for specific functions as they relate to number resources, domain names and protocol parameters.<br>
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Yes this makes sense, however attempting to implement this within the names world could be a puzzle. I would rather say that a central point that empowers the respective communities to have authority will be preferred.</p>
<p dir="ltr">> 2.6 Any other element(s) that you think should be taken into consideration here?<br>
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<p dir="ltr">It will be good for the nro to consider documenting a clear process to engaging the global numbers community on issues like this that are not necessarily policy related. This will help in future when such need arises. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Thanks</p>
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> As Awe will be the last closing the loop of regional consultation in this process, we won’t have much time after the panel at AFRINIC-21 to consult everyone so we imperatively need to collect as much input into this process now. Maybe these questions will help?<br>
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