You are invited to register for the webinar on "Updating ICP-2: Advancing Internet Number Governance for the Future" Webinar.
Date: Tuesday 21st October 2025
Time: 10:00 -11:00 UTC
Duration: 1:00 Hr
The Internet Coordination Policy 2 (ICP-2) was developed in 2001 through the Address Supporting Organization (ASO), with contributions from APNIC, ARIN, and RIPE NCC. Its purpose was to establish criteria for the recognition of new Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), serving as a framework to guide how RIRs are recognized and maintained.
For more than two decades, ICP-2 has been the implicit standard for RIR accreditation and operations. However, the Internet ecosystem has evolved considerably since then — both in scale and in governance complexity. Recognizing the need for modernization, the Number Resource Organization Executive Council (NRO EC), together with the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC), launched an initiative to review and update ICP-2 to better reflect today’s realities. Among other discussions, the Council representatives will give a summary of the main changes between the two versions of the RIR Governance Documents and the rationale behind these changes. This summary of changes is also available on the NRO website
As part of this review process, the Number Resource Organization Number Council (NRO NC) will host a webinar to share insights into the next phase of the ICP-2 update. The session will introduce the second draft of the “Governance Document for the Recognition, Operation, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries,” which is intended to replace the original ICP-2.
Key Takeaways
Gain a clear understanding of the ongoing process to update ICP-2, a foundational policy that guides the recognition and operation of Regional Internet Registries (RIRs).
Understand the rationale behind the proposed updates and how they reflect today’s evolving Internet governance landscape.
Participate in the global consultation process.
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AFRINIC Communications.