[rpd] inputs on IPv4 Inter-RIR policy proposals - AFRINIC needs this policy now!

[JORDI PALET MARTINEZ]

Hi all,

I wonder if anyone has inputs on the policy proposals for IPv4 Inter-RIR transfers.

https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-001-d1

and

https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2019-v4-002-d1

I will be presenting both of them together on Wednesday 19th. If you're not in Kampala, make sure to participate remotely (https://www.internetsummit.africa/en/participate-remotely), so we can resolve any doubts on the spot.

This is a key issue for AFRINIC, which now is the *only* RIR not allowing those transfers.

AFRINIC is soon (probably around end of this year) entering in exhaustion phase 2, so it will become more and more difficult to obtain IPv4. If transfers from other regions aren't allowed, this will be an added difficulty for the Internet growth in the region, and increase the difficulties for the continued IPv6 deployment.

The region needs this policy *now*, because the implementation requires several months as there is a need to coordinate with the systems of the other RIRs, in order to ensure a transparent transfers process.

So, what is your opinion?
 
Regards,
Jordi
@jordipalet
 
 



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