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Die verfügbaren Daten umfassen Rollen: Co-author of the AFRINIC Policy Compliance Dashboard proposal (AFPUB-2026-GEN-002-DRAFT02) (POSIX).

Zuletzt beobachtet 2026-10-04

Rollen: Co-author of the AFRINIC Policy Compliance Dashboard proposal (AFPUB-2026-GEN-002-DRAFT02) (POSIX)

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Rollen

Role:Co-author of the AFRINIC Policy Compliance Dashboard proposal (AFPUB-2026-GEN-002-DRAFT02) (POSIX)Noch nicht bewertetHistorisch

Quellenbelegte Fakten

Beteiligung an RIR-Richtlinien

1Beteiligte RIRs

11Beteiligte Richtlinien

36Richtliniennachrichten insgesamt

08.01.2009Erste Beteiligung

08.12.2016Letzte Beteiligung

AFPUB-2008-GEN-001Policy Development Process in the AfriNIC service region - AFPUB-2008-GEN-001Unbekannt · 2 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2010-V4-005IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2012-GEN-001AFPUB-2012-GEN-001-DRAFT-02Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2012-V4-001AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01Alternativvorschlag · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen.
The submitted text advocates extending the existing anycast policy to IPv6 and AS Numbers. This one submission establishes that proposal, but cannot by itself establish persistence or reversal over time.
AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01
Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The submitted text advocates extending the existing anycast policy to IPv6 and AS Numbers. This one submission establishes that proposal, but cannot by itself establish persistence or reversal over time.
Bedingungen: Authorship and proposed text are distinguished from adoption or community consensus. · The stated geographic rationale concerns legitimate members supporting their networks; it is not unlimited permission for every applicant.
09.10.2014
The proposal modifies AFPUB-2012-V4-001 to include the option to request IPv6 space and AS Numbers for anycast purposes from AFRINIC and for AFRINIC to issue these resources to the requestors.
AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region
Bewertung: Konsistent · The extension submitted in October and the December reference edits share the same purpose: make IPv6 and AS Numbers available for specified anycast or GRX uses. Refining the technical references does not contradict that purpose.
Bedingungen: This comparison concerns the author's submitted and proposed wording, not whether either proposal was adopted.
09.10.2014
This proposal allows an organization to receive an IPv4/IPv6 allocation or assignment and an AS Number purely for anycast or GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX) usage.
08.12.2014
This proposal allows an organization to receive an IPv4/IPv6 allocation or assignment and/or an AS Number purely for anycast or GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX) usage in line with the provisions of BCP126 and BCP169.
AFPUB-2013-GEN-001Academic IPv4 AllocationUnbekannt · 3 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2013-V4-001AFPUB-2013-V4-001-DRAFT-01Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
afpub-2014-gen-002Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number ResourcesUnbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen.
The question challenges a possible exclusion of foreign companies that operate in Africa. It does not supply an explicit position on the full out-of-region proposal or a second position to compare.
Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number Resources
Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The question challenges a possible exclusion of foreign companies that operate in Africa. It does not supply an explicit position on the full out-of-region proposal or a second position to compare.
Bedingungen: A question about company origin must not be converted into support for unrestricted use outside Africa.
22.10.2014
If a non African company moves into Africa - why would the policy not allow them IPv4 address space?
AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number Resources
Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The anycast text discusses regional members' operations regardless of physical location, while the out-of-region question asks about foreign companies operating inside Africa. Those are different eligibility dimensions; these messages do not establish contradictory rules or a complete shared position.
Bedingungen: Distinguish a company's origin, membership eligibility and the physical use of its resources.
09.10.2014
number resources allocated/assigned by AFRINIC are used by legitimate members from the service region to support their network operations, regardless of physical location.
AFPUB-2014-GEN-003Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC regionUnterstützung mit Änderungen · 5 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Konsistent
The proposed addition of BCP169 and subsequent support for Alan's successor-reference wording are compatible steps toward clearer technical references. The later response endorses an update rather than withdrawing the earlier anycast-use objective.
Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region
Bewertung: Konsistent · The proposed addition of BCP169 and subsequent support for Alan's successor-reference wording are compatible steps toward clearer technical references. The later response endorses an update rather than withdrawing the earlier anycast-use objective.
Bedingungen: The exact text of Alan's intervening suggestion is not reproduced in these two messages. · The expectation that the change satisfies everyone is the author's expectation, not a formal consensus decision.
08.12.2014
These resources must be used for the sole purposes of providing anycast services or GRX (GPRS Roaming Exchanges) as recommended in BCP126 and BCP169.
12.12.2014
Thanks Alan. I like that. Ernest - can you please update the current online wording to reflect what Alan says.
AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region
Bewertung: Konsistent · The extension submitted in October and the December reference edits share the same purpose: make IPv6 and AS Numbers available for specified anycast or GRX uses. Refining the technical references does not contradict that purpose.
Bedingungen: This comparison concerns the author's submitted and proposed wording, not whether either proposal was adopted.
afpub-2014-gen-004Resource Reservations for Internet Exchange PointsUnbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2026-GEN-002-DRAFT02Policy Compliance DashboardUnbekannt · 0 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben
AFPUB-2026-IPv4-001-DRAFT02IPv4 Soft LandingUnbekannt · 20 Diskussionsbeiträge
Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

Beteiligung an RIR-Richtlinien

1Beteiligte RIRs

11Beteiligte Richtlinien

36Richtliniennachrichten insgesamt

08.01.2009Erste Beteiligung

08.12.2016Letzte Beteiligung

AFPUB-2008-GEN-001Policy Development Process in the AfriNIC service region - AFPUB-2008-GEN-001Unbekannt · 2 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2010-V4-005IPv4 Soft Landing Policy | AFPUB-2010-v4-005Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2012-GEN-001AFPUB-2012-GEN-001-DRAFT-02Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2012-V4-001AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01Alternativvorschlag · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen.

The submitted text advocates extending the existing anycast policy to IPv6 and AS Numbers. This one submission establishes that proposal, but cannot by itself establish persistence or reversal over time.

AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01

Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The submitted text advocates extending the existing anycast policy to IPv6 and AS Numbers. This one submission establishes that proposal, but cannot by itself establish persistence or reversal over time.

Bedingungen: Authorship and proposed text are distinguished from adoption or community consensus. · The stated geographic rationale concerns legitimate members supporting their networks; it is not unlimited permission for every applicant.

09.10.2014
The proposal modifies AFPUB-2012-V4-001 to include the option to request IPv6 space and AS Numbers for anycast purposes from AFRINIC and for AFRINIC to issue these resources to the requestors.

AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region

Bewertung: Konsistent · The extension submitted in October and the December reference edits share the same purpose: make IPv6 and AS Numbers available for specified anycast or GRX uses. Refining the technical references does not contradict that purpose.

Bedingungen: This comparison concerns the author's submitted and proposed wording, not whether either proposal was adopted.

09.10.2014
This proposal allows an organization to receive an IPv4/IPv6 allocation or assignment and an AS Number purely for anycast or GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX) usage.

08.12.2014
This proposal allows an organization to receive an IPv4/IPv6 allocation or assignment and/or an AS Number purely for anycast or GPRS Roaming Exchange (GRX) usage in line with the provisions of BCP126 and BCP169.

AFPUB-2013-GEN-001Academic IPv4 AllocationUnbekannt · 3 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2013-V4-001AFPUB-2013-V4-001-DRAFT-01Unbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

afpub-2014-gen-002Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number ResourcesUnbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen.

The question challenges a possible exclusion of foreign companies that operate in Africa. It does not supply an explicit position on the full out-of-region proposal or a second position to compare.

Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number Resources

Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The question challenges a possible exclusion of foreign companies that operate in Africa. It does not supply an explicit position on the full out-of-region proposal or a second position to compare.

Bedingungen: A question about company origin must not be converted into support for unrestricted use outside Africa.

22.10.2014
If a non African company moves into Africa - why would the policy not allow them IPv4 address space?

AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Out-Of-Region Use of AFRINIC Internet Number Resources

Bewertung: Die Datenlage reicht nicht aus, um die Konsistenz zu beurteilen. · The anycast text discusses regional members' operations regardless of physical location, while the out-of-region question asks about foreign companies operating inside Africa. Those are different eligibility dimensions; these messages do not establish contradictory rules or a complete shared position.

Bedingungen: Distinguish a company's origin, membership eligibility and the physical use of its resources.

09.10.2014
number resources allocated/assigned by AFRINIC are used by legitimate members from the service region to support their network operations, regardless of physical location.

AFPUB-2014-GEN-003Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC regionUnterstützung mit Änderungen · 5 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Konsistent

The proposed addition of BCP169 and subsequent support for Alan's successor-reference wording are compatible steps toward clearer technical references. The later response endorses an update rather than withdrawing the earlier anycast-use objective.

Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region

Bewertung: Konsistent · The proposed addition of BCP169 and subsequent support for Alan's successor-reference wording are compatible steps toward clearer technical references. The later response endorses an update rather than withdrawing the earlier anycast-use objective.

Bedingungen: The exact text of Alan's intervening suggestion is not reproduced in these two messages. · The expectation that the change satisfies everyone is the author's expectation, not a formal consensus decision.

08.12.2014
These resources must be used for the sole purposes of providing anycast services or GRX (GPRS Roaming Exchanges) as recommended in BCP126 and BCP169.

12.12.2014
Thanks Alan. I like that. Ernest - can you please update the current online wording to reflect what Alan says.

AFPUB-2012-V4-001-DRAFT-01 · Anycast resource assignments in the AFRINIC region

Bedingungen: This comparison concerns the author's submitted and proposed wording, not whether either proposal was adopted.

afpub-2014-gen-004Resource Reservations for Internet Exchange PointsUnbekannt · 1 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2026-GEN-002-DRAFT02Policy Compliance DashboardUnbekannt · 0 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben

AFPUB-2026-IPv4-001-DRAFT02IPv4 Soft LandingUnbekannt · 20 Diskussionsbeiträge

Konsistenz der Position: Keine ausdrückliche Position angegeben