[rpd] IPv6 as a criteria in IPv4 Soft Landing AFPUB-2026-v6-001-DRAFT01.

[Nyasha Ndemo]

Dear PDWG,

I agree with Alain's response because it preserves the distinction between
Internet number resource coordination and network operations. The objective
of the IPv4 Soft Landing policy should be to maintain a fair and
predictable framework for managing IPv4 resources, not to influence how
operators choose to deploy IPv6 within their networks.

I also agree that IPv6 readiness should not be confused with IPv6
deployment. Operators must make deployment decisions based on operational
requirements, customer demand, commercial realities, and the maturity of
their infrastructure. These are matters of running networks, where
practical experience should take precedence over policy mandates.

Encouraging IPv6 adoption remains important, but it is more likely to
succeed through voluntary adoption, technical collaboration, capacity
building, and the sharing of implementation experience than through
eligibility requirements for IPv4 allocations. Policies are most effective
when they remain focused on their core coordination function and avoid
expanding into areas that are better addressed through operational and
technical forums.

For these reasons, I support Alain's view that the IPv4 Soft Landing policy
should remain technically neutral, focused on resource coordination, and
respectful of the diverse operational realities across the AFRINIC service
region.

Best Regards,

Dr. Nyasha Ndemo-Masimbarasi
(DPhil, MSc., BSc. Hon. Development Science and Policy)
Chairperson - Department of Development Programming and Management
Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University
1901 Barrassie Rd, Off Shamva Rd, Bindura
Zimbabwe
Landline: +263867 700 6136
Cell: +263 773226552
Email: nyashandemo at gmail.com
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