<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Hi all,<div><br></div><div>Just as a reminder, the investigations regarding the current scandal is not the main issue. Similarly we know that the CEO is governed very (maybe too) closely by the Board. </div><div><br></div><div>The Board and Governance of AfriNIC is THE issue. </div><div>Until that issue is resolved, no positive vibes, support or prayers can help us :(<br></div><div><br></div><div>Sincerely</div><div><br></div><div>Alan</div><div><br></div><div><br></div></div><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Tue, Jan 21, 2020 at 6:08 PM Badru Ntege <<a href="mailto:badru.ntege@nftconsult.com">badru.ntege@nftconsult.com</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">



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<div style="direction:ltr">I do not want to get into debate here. I think we all agree that there’s an investigation that will come out with an outcome.    And that based on that outcome some actions will be expected to be taken.  </div>
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<div style="direction:ltr">As we await for that outcome we need to appreciate that we have an organization that I still 100% appreciate what they do every day and also appreciate just like any ISO system appreciates that in any perfect systems every now and
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<div style="direction:ltr">When that happens we fix and mitigate repetition.  </div>
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<div style="direction:ltr">I’m sure thats what I meant to say sorry you read it differently.  </div>
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<b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 21, 2020 6:41 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Badru Ntege<br>
<b>Cc:</b> Marcus K. G. Adomey; <a href="mailto:community-discuss@afrinic.net" target="_blank">community-discuss@afrinic.net</a>; AfriNIC Resource Policy Discussion List<br>
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<span style="font-size:14px">I strongly disagree with this assessment. Not only does this tone imply that being lackluster is okay but it’s akin to the excuse people make regarding poor time keeping - “This is Africa blah blah blah …”.</span></div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14px">Not just understand but identify and document at which step or process failure occurred. As an ISO certified organization, am certain AfriNIC has well documented internal processes and workflows. Clearly, some of the
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They are many dooms day proponents but they will always be outnumbered by those that wish the organization well. </div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14px">Definitely. For the dooms day proponents - I welcome you to take a walk with us on the path of hope. </span></div>
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We have many dedicated staff that have made AFRINIC what it is today and they continue to ensure that we have sustainable infrastructure on this continent.  I’m sure the community at large appreciates this and I want to hear more from the community. </div>
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We have come along way and we will continue to get better every year.  AFriNIC belongs to us all.  Let’s support them through the challenges.  </div>
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Eddy and team. I and I’m sure many members of this community have trust in you and look forward to the next 20 plus years of Afrinic.  </div>
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<div><span style="font-size:14px">Trust - Honestly, this has been severely eroded. On the other hand, I pray that the good Lord bless Eddy and his team with the grace, wisdom and patience required to clean up and carry the organization to new heights. </span></div>
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<div>In this long article, Kieren McCarthy set a long trail of issues  our beloved RIR has been facing. Probably, nothing new from the old fox, but there seems to include serious matters for thought and actions by us.<br>
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<div>As its fourth CEO in four years, Kayihura faces an immediate test: can he ensure that the issue of the sale of stolen IP blocks is dealt with professionally and openly? And then can he use that platform to ensure Afrinic starts on a serious process
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<div>For a bottom-up and community driven organization, the community should take its  part of responsibility and promptly act to help the organization re-emerge. The advice from the author should be taken seriously by this community<span> </span><br>
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<div>The PDWG as one of the major components of this ecosystem must also reflect the new reformed Afrinic.<br>
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