Governance
NRS endorses 4 candidates for APNIC Executive Council Election 2025
The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation that lobbies for telecom and internet industry participants to own their IP addresses, has officially announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC) Election 2025. The Asia…
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The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation that lobbies for telecom and internet industry participants to own their IP addresses, has officially announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC)…
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The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation that lobbies for telecom and internet industry participants to own their IP addresses, has officially announced its endorsement of four candidates for the Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC) Election 2025. The Asia-Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) Executive Council (EC) Election 2025 is a pivotal event that will influence the trajectory of internet governance across the Asia-Pacific region.
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“This is more than just an election,” said an NRS spokesperson. “It’s about shaping the future of internet governance in the Asia-Pacific region. Strong leadership means a fair, open, and thriving internet for all. For this election, we are proud to endorse these four candidates.” Also read: Nominations open for four APNIC Executive Council positions Also read: APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late? Kenny Huang is a respected leader in internet governance, known for shaping policies that promote a more inclusive and secure digital world. He has been actively engaged with the APNIC community since its early days, serving as the Chair of the APNIC Executive Council and previously holding the position of Policy SIG Chair. Additionally, he is one of the authors of IETF RFC3743, a critical milestone in the development of the global IDN framework. Huang is deeply committed to advancing the adoption and deployment of IPv6 and RPKI, with notable achievements in Taiwan’s internet infrastructure. Roopinder Singh Perhar brings over 26 years of experience in telecommunications. He has been associated with the APNIC community since 2005, leading initiatives to expand internet access into rural areas. Perhar was instrumental in bringing the first APNIC and APRICOT meetings to India and played a key role in establishing the National Internet Registry (NIR) in the country. His extensive experience includes serving on various government and industry committees, contributing to the development of sustainable business models and supportive technologies for small ISPs.
Key Points
- NRS supports Kenny Huang, Roopinder Singh Perhar, Yoshinobu Matsuzaki, and Anlei Hu, all of whom have extensive experience in internet governance, network infrastructure, and policy development.
- The APNIC EC election influences internet resource distribution, security, and governance, making it critical for APNIC members to vote before the February 27, 2025, deadline.
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