[rpd] Confirmation of the 3mil Recovered Space? Re: Promoting IPv6 Adoption

[Fundiswa Nadia Maseko]

Dear Colleagues,

This discussion raises an important governance question beyond IPv6
deployment: what principles should guide the allocation of AFRINIC's
remaining IPv4 resources?

If the objective of the Soft Landing policy is to manage scarcity fairly,
then transparency and equitable distribution should remain central
considerations. The community should clearly establish whether the
remaining IPv4 pool is intended to maximise Internet growth in underserved
regions, maintain fairness among all members, or balance both objectives.

The suggestion to examine historical allocation disparities is valuable
because it shifts the discussion from technology requirements to resource
governance. However, any approach based on geography or per-capita
distribution would also need to remain consistent with the principles of
fairness, neutrality, and the established Policy Development Process.

In my view, the discussion demonstrates that AFRINIC's role is not to
determine operational choices, but to ensure that scarce Internet number
resources are managed through transparent, objective, and
community-developed policies that benefit the region as a whole.

Best Regards,
Fundiswa Nadia Maseko
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