Summary of feedback from the ICP-2 Review webinar of 25 October 2025

On Tuesday, 21 October 2025, APNIC Members and the community joined the ICP-2 Review Webinar to further discuss the revised version of the 'RIR Governance Document ' (RGD).

The full recording and transcript of the webinar are available.

Below is a summary of some of the questions and feedback raised during the discussion. Please note that this high-level summary has been prepared by the APNIC Secretariat for the benefit of those unable to attend.

Summary of questions and feedback

One participant raised a question about how the RGD addresses situations where resource holders and the community within an economy wish to change their service region.

In response, Akinori Maemura noted that the RGD does not currently contemplate such scenarios. Nicole Chan added that the document only outlines the recognition of new RIRs. The participant observed that regional shifts are not considered in the RGD and suggested it may be prudent to anticipate a future where, for example, a Middle Eastern Regional Internet registry (RIR) could serve economies previously under AFRINIC or RIPE.

Akinori Maemura pointed to the establishment of AFRINIC as a relevant precedent, demonstrating that a new RIR can be formed when there is strong regional consensus and community support.

Another participant provided a summary of the ICP-2 Review session held at the recent RIPE 91 conference. They noted it was a productive discussion, with ongoing questions around the unanimity threshold and related provisions, which the NRO NC will continue to explore.

The concept of 'good faith' also emerged as a discussion point, specifically, its definition, who determines it, and the processes that would apply if an RIR were deemed not to be acting in good faith.

There was also a suggestion to conduct a form of 'stress testing' on the governance document to assess its robustness and enforceability.

Akinori Maemura concluded with a brief overview of the African Internet Summit 2025 (AIS 2025), noting that compliance with the RGD was highlighted as a key concern among participants.

There is still time to share your feedback

Please ensure you share your feedback by Friday, 7 November 2025 on the ICP-2 Review mailing list (subscription required).

For more information, please visit the ICP-2 Review webpage on the APNIC website.

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