[rpd] Transfer Policy

[Ekaterina Kalugina]

Dear Darwin,

First of all there IS a certain sense of urgency in regards to the
implementation of this policy for the simple reason that we do not know
exactly when the AFRINIC resource pool will be exhausted. It might be a
matter of months, it might be a matter of weeks. We simply cannot know.

The situation is being increasingly uncertain because of  COVID, as most of
business operation is moving online at an unprecedented speed. Making sure
that there is enough IP resources right now is more important than ever
before.

Secondly, having an open and flexible transfer policy is essential to
helping the business development in the region. As I mentioned above, this
is extremely important right now. Not being able to provide enough
resources on time may not only be detrimental to businesses, but to
millions of people who rely on these businesses for survival in these tough
times.

In addition, free flow of resources in general is the necessary
prerequisite for a well functioning free market that would stimulate the
economic development of the region.

Passing this policy is an equivalent of having a safety net before taking a
leap, instead of jumping blindly and hoping to survive the fall.

Now dear Fernando,

Let us please stop trying to undermine the work of the co-chairs and the
working group.
The policy meeting took place.
Rough consensus was declared.
The policy was then passed into the last call where is it currently
undergoing editorial changes. All of this was done according to the PDP.

If, in your personal opinion, there are still issues with this policy that
need to be resolved, you are free to propose a new policy amending this one
before the next PPM. But until that time this policy is our best bet in
securing a stable future for the region at a time when not having enough
internet resources could be a matter of life and death for certain
communities.

Best,

Ekaterina



On Thu, 8 Oct 2020, 00:12 dc at darwincosta.com <dc at darwincosta.com> wrote:


>

>

> On 8 Oct 2020, at 00:10, Fernando Frediani <fhfrediani at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> 

>

> Even if the passing of this proposal hypothetically resolves the biggest

> current issue AfriNic may have it must not be done against the PDP.

>

> Most of us agree a Inter-RIR Transfer Policy is needed for AfriNic, but

> not in a blind way, against the PDP and with not consensus.

> Until all the issues can be resolved (and there are not many remaining)

> for most beneficial this proposal may be it cannot go ahead with such a

> hurry ignoring procedures outlined by the PDP which is not optional to

> follow.

>

> I really hope this can be brought back to discussion by the Co-Chairs, the

> issues resolved and then a consensus be reached.

> A strong desire to have this this policy as soon as possible cannot be a

> reason to bypass certain procedures we all must follow.

>

> +1

>

> Regards

> Fernando

>

> Darwin-.

>

> On 07/10/2020 18:46, Ibeanusi Elvis wrote:

>

> Dear community,

>

> Concerning this Transfer Policy proposal, I also concur with the ideology

> that the implementation of this policy will do a lot of good to the African

> region. This policy supports a much need two-way Inter-RIR Policy,  and as

> well ensures a swift communication between the transferring and receiving

> RIRs and therefore, enhancing a smooth transfer and receive of allocations

> and resources. Additionally, I support this policy as it promotes the

> growth of businesses in the African region and the immense development,

> assessment and utilisation of the internet. The sooner, the better.

>

> Elvis.

>

> On Oct 7, 2020, at 13:46, Fernando Frediani <fhfrediani at gmail.com> wrote:

>

> Can you provide evidence there is a sabotage to the passing of this

> proposal ?

>

> This proposal has been very controversial in several points, has been

> suffering several changes in the very last minute and there is fair amount

> of people that manifested their concern about the way things are being

> conducted to get this to pass at any cost, so why they are asking for this

> be be brought back to discussion as the only way to achieve proper

> consensus which is what the PDP mandates.

>

> It seems in my view there is some blindness about the issues this proposal

> has opened in the intent to have it passed at any cost.

>

> Fernando

> On 06/10/2020 19:48, Wijdane Goubi wrote:

>

> Hello,

>

> This policy has not failed at all, on the contrary, it has received huge

> support from the community.

>

> I don’t see why we are wasting more time on futilities and trying to come

> up with non valid excuses to as to sabotage the passing of the policy, even

> though the whole process was followed thoroughly. The sooner this policy

> gets implemented, the better for the region.

>

> Regards,

>

> Wijdane

>

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