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        communication to
        RPD Mailing List<sup>1</sup>.</span></p>
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none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Section 3.6 of the proposal published
        at <u><a
href="https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2020-gen-006-d3#proposal"
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://www.afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2020-gen-006-d3#proposal</a></u>
        mentions conditions on the recipient if in the AFRINIC region
        and also mentions
        that in case the recipient is in another RIR, then the latter's
        transfer policy
        conditions will apply to the recipient. </span></p>
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">3.6 Conditions on the recipient</span></i></b><span
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     EN-GB">Will be subject to current AFRINIC policies.</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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     EN-GB">Must sign RSA.</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
     "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
     EN-GB">The recipient that does not have prior resources must:</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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      EN-GB">demonstrate a detailed plan for the use of the transferred
              resources (in the case of ASN, the recipient must meet the
              criteria for the assignment of ASN).</span></i></li>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
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     EN-GB">The recipient with prior resources must:</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
      "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
      EN-GB">demonstrate a detailed plan for the use of the transferred
              resources (in the case of ASN, the recipient must meet the
              criteria for the assignment of ASN).</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
      normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 72.0pt;vertical-align:baseline"><i><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
      "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
      EN-GB">show past usage rate.</span></i></li>
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style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
      normal;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1;tab-stops:list 72.0pt;vertical-align:baseline"><i><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
      "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
      EN-GB">provide evidence of compliance with AFRINIC policies with
              respect to past allocations/ assignments.</span></i></li>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
     "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
     EN-GB">If the recipient is in another region, the conditions on the
            recipient are defined in the counterpart's RIR transfer
            policy</span></i><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:
     "Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:
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normal"><span
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal"
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normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">It appears that only certain portions
        of the
        section were referenced in your post, whereas the full text
        provides necessary
        context and clarity. Furthermore, we noted that the RPD Mailing
        List was used
        to express grievances regarding the AFRINIC Board. Please be
        advised that any
        concerns regarding Board decisions should be addressed through
        the formal
        channels established for such matters, as they fall outside the
        scope of the
        AFRINIC Policy Development Process (PDP).</span></p>
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normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal"
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normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">The PDP is designed to facilitate
        constructive
        community feedback during discussion phases and the Last Call.
        The community is
        always encouraged to seek clarification or highlight potential
        omissions
        through these established participation windows. There were
        numerous
        opportunities to share your suggestions with the authors, the
        community, and
        the PDWG Co-Chairs during the earlier stages of this process.</span></p>
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normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> </span></p>
    <p class="MsoNormal"
      style="margin-bottom:0cm;text-align:justify;line-height:
normal"><span
style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">Moving forward, we would like to remind
        all
        PDWG members that the RPD Mailing List is dedicated to
        discussions concerning
        resource policies and the PDP. Maintaining a professional and
        respectful
        environment is essential to achieving productive outcomes for
        the community.</span></p>
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mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> </span></p>
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style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;
mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:
none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB">We kindly request that you review and
        adhere
        to the AFRINIC Code of Conduct (<a
          href="https://www.afrinic.net/code"><span
            style="color:windowtext">https://www.afrinic.net/code</span></a>)
        in all future
        interactions on the mailing list.</span></p>
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none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"><br>
        Best Regards,<br>
        Dr. Vincent Ngundi & Darwin Da Costa<br>
        <b>AFRINIC PDWG Co-Chairs</b></span></p>
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font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman";
mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;mso-fareast-language:EN-GB"> <u><a
href="https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/rpd/2026/014750.html"
            class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://lists.afrinic.net/pipermail/rpd/2026/014750.html</a></u> </span></p>
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    <div class="moz-cite-prefix">On 21/05/2026 14:30, Owen DeLong via
      RPD wrote:<br>
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      Ratification of this policy only serves to prove that the board
      remains capable of absurdity.
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      <div>As written, the policy requires an out-of-region recipient
        allowed by the policy to comply with AFRINC policies, sign an
        AfriNIX RSA, etc. (section 3.6).</div>
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      <div>Ridiculous.</div>
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      <div>Owen</div>
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            <div>On Feb 8, 2026, at 22:45, Madhvi Gokool via RPD
              <a class="moz-txt-link-rfc2396E" href="mailto:rpd@afrinic.net"><rpd@afrinic.net></a> wrote:</div>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We refer to the PDWG Chairs report on the draft policy proposal AFPUB-2020-GEN-006-DRAFT03  </span><span
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">We wish to inform you that the AFRINIC Board, at its meeting held on 4 February 2026, considered the PDWG Chairs' recommendation and resolved,with the consent of the Receiver,  that the above policy proposal be ratified.</span></div>
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style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; background-color: transparent; font-weight: 400; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variant-emoji: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Policy Proposal - <a
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href="https://afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2020-gen-006-d3"
                    class="moz-txt-link-freetext">https://afrinic.net/policy/proposals/2020-gen-006-d3</a></span></div>
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