Historical Resolution Tracking Feature » 2004-07-23 - Acknowledgement of AfriNIC Application

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2004-07-23 - Acknowledgement of AfriNIC Application

Resolution of the ICANN Board
Topic: 
Acknowledgement AfriNIC Application
Summary: 

Board enthusiastically anticipates receipt of AfriNIC's application to be recognised as an RIR.

Category: 
ICANN Structures
Meeting Date: 
Fri, 23 Jul 2004
Resolution Number: 
04.74, 04.75
URL for Resolution: 
http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/kl-resolutions-23jul04.htm
Status: 
Complete
Implementation Actions: 
  • None
Resolution Text: 

Whereas, AfriNIC has made considerable strides towards fulfillment of the ICP-2 provisions, and appears to be on-track towards provisional, and subsequent full ICANN recognition.

Whereas, ICANN has received a letter dated 21 July 2004 from AfriNIC indicating its willingness to start the recognition process.

Whereas, ICANN recognizes the substantial contributions of many organizations and individuals in the ICANN community, and calls on all participants to continue their support.

Whereas, the Board looks forward to future AfriNIC updates on progress towards full status as an ICANN recognized Regional Internet Registry.

Resolved [04.74], the ICANN Board enthusiastically anticipates receiving AfriNIC's application for recognition.

Further Resolved [04.75], the Board would like to heartily congratulate AfriNIC, particularly Adiel Akplogan and the AfriNIC Board of Trustees on having reached this point in their progress towards establishment as an ICANN-recognized Regional Internet Registry through the ICP-2 process.

Other Related Resolutions: 
  • Board authorized the President to adopt a set of procedures and standards for the receipt and evaluation of applications for recognition as a regional Internet registry (RIR), as recorded in the Minutes of the 4 June 2001 Board Meeting, available at: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-04jun01.htm
  • Board granted AFRINIC's application provisional approval, as recorded in the Minutes of 30 September 2004 Board Meeting, available at: http://www.icann.org/en/minutes/minutes-30sep04.htm
  • Other resolutions TBD
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