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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">(Apologies for cross-posting)</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Registration is still open for the <b>“Navigating the ICP-2 Review Process" </b>Webinar. The session will be moderated by Mrs.<b> </b>Madhvi Gokool, the Senior IP Resources Specialist at AFRINIC.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">With her on the panel will be: <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mr. Hervé Clément, ASO-AC Chair<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Mr. Kevin Blumberg, ASO-AC Member<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Date: 23rd October 2024</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Time: 13:00 UTC</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Duration: 1:30 Hrs</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Type: Presentation and Discussion</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417282824528/WN_PJ36dxE8Qo28-lAdKQKNXA" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417282824528/WN_PJ36dxE8Qo28-lAdKQKNXA">Registration
lin<span lang="EN-GB">k</span></a></span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) outlines the fundamental principles and criteria ICANN uses when assessing applications for establishing new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).
Originally accepted in June 2001 (<a href="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/new-rirs-criteria-2012-02-25-en" title="https://www.icann.org/resources/pages/new-rirs-criteria-2012-02-25-en">read more on the ten fundamental principles</a>), ICP-2 has provided
crucial guidelines for maintaining the accountability and effectiveness of the RIR system.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span lang="EN-GB" style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">In October 2023, the NRO EC tasked the ASO AC with two major initiatives to strengthen the RIR framework:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">ICP-2 Implementation Procedures</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: Assisting the NRO EC in drafting procedures for validating and
monitoring ongoing RIR compliance with ICP-2.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Strengthening ICP-2</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">: Managing the process to update ICP-2 in 2024/2025 to provide a more robust
accountability mechanism for the RIR system.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This webinar will shed light on the ICP-2 review mechanism, the potential outcomes, and, most importantly, the role that the Internet Community can play in shaping its direction.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Key Takeaways:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Understand how the ICP-2 review process can enhance the stability and accountability of the RIR ecosystem.<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Learn how to participate in the review process through a <a href="https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/icp-2" title="https://ripe-ncc.typeform.com/icp-2">community-driven
survey</a> that was <a href="https://www.nro.net/the-nro-invites-internet-community-to-participate-in-icp-2-questionnaire/" title="https://www.nro.net/the-nro-invites-internet-community-to-participate-in-icp-2-questionnaire/">launched by the NRO</a> and seeks
feedback on proposed revisions to ICP-2 from 8 October to 19 November 2024.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Who Should Attend:</span></b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">This webinar is ideal for:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Community Stakeholders<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">AFRINIC Members<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo5"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Internet Governance Professionals<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"><a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417282824528/WN_PJ36dxE8Qo28-lAdKQKNXA" title="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/4417282824528/WN_PJ36dxE8Qo28-lAdKQKNXA">Secure
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">We look forward to having you join us for these insightful sessions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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