[rpd] [Last Call] Draft Policy Proposal - Hierarchical Names for New AS-SETs (AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02)

[Bakenon KONE]

Dear PDWG,

I have been following the discussions on the hierarchical AS‑SET naming
scheme and would like clarification on a few points:

1. Could this matter be addressed operationally, as is done in ARIN,
LACNIC, and RIPE NCC, without requiring policy changes?

2. If yes, why are we taking the policy route? Is it because AFRINIC
currently lacks a defined process for handling operational issues that
affect IRR services?

3. Given that the hierarchical naming scheme is already supported and
currently exists within the IRR, this proposal represents an enforcement
change rather than the introduction of a new technical standard. Why is a
formal policy required to change an operational enforcement setting, rather
than a community-vetted technical implementation plan?"

Thank you.
---
Kone



Le jeu. 16 juil. 2026 à 22:10, Hytham El-Nakhal <hytham at tra.gov.eg> a
écrit :

> Dear PDWG,
>
>
> The Policy Development Working Group (PDWG) Chairs have initiated a Last
> Call for this proposal, following rough consensus at the AFRINIC-37 Public
> Policy Meeting held in hybrid format in Nairobi, Kenya on 24 June 2026.
>
>   *   Proposal Name: Hierarchical Names for New AS-SETs
>
>   *   Proposal ID: AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT02
>
>   *   Proposal URL:
> https://www.afrinic.net/afpub-2026-asn-001-draft02.html
>
> Last Call closes on: July 31, 2026, at 23:59 UTC.
>
>
> Please note the staff observation regarding implementation constraints:
> due to the current prioritization of the MyAFRINIC v2 deployment, physical
> database implementation of this policy will be scheduled once the MyAFRINIC
> v2 deployment is concluded.
>
>
> As always, we kindly request that all participants adhere to the AFRINIC
> Code of Conduct<https://www.afrinic.net/code> to maintain a respectful
> and professional environment on the mailing list.
>
>
> Kind regards,
>
>
> Haitham el Nakhal
>
> AFRINIC PDWG Co-Chair
>
>
>
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