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    RIPE NCC launches transparency portal for member accountability

    By Eva LiMay 8, 2025No Comments2 Mins Read
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    • RIPE NCC introduces a public Trust Portal to share governance and accountability information.
    • The move follows scrutiny over transparency in the global internet coordination ecosystem.

    What happened: New portal shares governance data amid calls for greater transparency

    The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has launched a new Trust Portal aimed at enhancing transparency in how it operates. The portal consolidates key governance information in a single public space, including compliance documents, audit outcomes, and internal policies.

    According to the organisation, this initiative supports greater visibility into its internal structures, including accountability frameworks and risk management processes. The RIPE NCC is one of the five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) responsible for managing IP address distribution in Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.

    The move comes after increased pressure on internet infrastructure bodies to operate with more openness. The portal includes updates on investigations and provides archived material to support historical transparency. RIPE NCC Managing Director Hisham Ibrahim stated that the tool will help “strengthen the trust that stakeholders have in our operations.”

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    Why it is important

    The launch of the Trust Portal marks a significant step in addressing growing concerns about opaque governance within global internet infrastructure bodies. With recent controversies at the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) and allegations of conflicts of interest in other RIRs, the pressure to demonstrate accountability has mounted.

    By proactively sharing policy documents, legal compliance information, and internal controls, RIPE NCC positions itself ahead of potential criticism and builds confidence among stakeholders. In an era of increasing geopolitical attention on internet infrastructure, such transparency is crucial.

    Critically, the Trust Portal may influence peer organisations to adopt similar measures. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and other RIRs are already under scrutiny for how decisions are made and who holds influence. If other bodies fail to follow suit, trust in the decentralised governance model of the internet could erode.

    This development, while limited in scope for now, sets a precedent. The broader community—including network operators, governments, and civil society—will likely expect similar disclosures across the sector.

    RIPE NCC Transparency
    Eva Li

    Eva is a community engagement specialist at BTW Media, having studied Marketing at Auckland University of Technology. Contact her at e.li@btw.media

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