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Our commitment extends beyond resource allocation, encompassing vital aspects of Internet technology development and community support. As the Regional Internet Registry for Africa, our initiatives and services are designed to contribute to the growth and resilience of the digital infrastructure.<br /><br /></div> <div style="text-align: justify;">Our operations are anchored in a bottom-up, self-regulatory, and multi-stakeholder approach, driving our Policy Development Process (PDP). This inclusive framework enables the AFRINIC community to actively formulate policies that guide the responsible management of Internet number resources. Join us on this journey of fostering Internet growth, connectivity, and innovation across Africa.</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sppb-col-md-6" id="column-wrap-id-1692610651333"><div id="column-id-1692610651333" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1692610651337" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1692610651337" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/world-map.png" alt="Image" title="" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></section><div id="section-id-1701771147497" class="sppb-section" ><div class="sppb-container-inner"><div class="sppb-row"><div class="sppb-col-md-4" id="column-wrap-id-1701771147498"><div id="column-id-1701771147498" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147499" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147499" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><h2 class="sppb-addon-title">RESOURCE ALLOCATION</h2><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/afrinic_registration_service.png" alt="AFRINIC - a logo representing resource allocations" title="RESOURCE ALLOCATION" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147500" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147500" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: justify;">A core aspect of our work involves the responsible management and allocation of Internet Number Resources, including IPv4, IPv6, and ASNs. Through meticulous resource distribution, we aim to support the expanding needs of the Internet community in Africa.</div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147501" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147501" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.afrinic.net/become-member?lang=en-GB#eligibility">Become an AFRINIC Member</a> | <a href="https://apps.afrinic.net/nmrp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Register on NMRP</a> | <a href="https://my.afrinic.net/billing/paybill/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Online Payment</a> | <a href="https://my.afrinic.net/login" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Manage your Resources</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sppb-col-md-4" id="column-wrap-id-1701771147502"><div id="column-id-1701771147502" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147503" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147503" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><h2 class="sppb-addon-title">WHOIS QUERY</br> </h2><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/afrinic_ehois_query.png" alt="AFRINIC - a logo representing whois services" title="WHOIS QUERY</br> " loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147504" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147504" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: justify;">Explore comprehensive information related to IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, AS numbers, and reverse delegations available through our public Whois database.</div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147505" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147505" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="/whois" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Query the AFRINIC WHOIS database</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sppb-col-md-4" id="column-wrap-id-1701771147506"><div id="column-id-1701771147506" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147507" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147507" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><h2 class="sppb-addon-title">STATISTICS </br> </h2><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/afrinic_statistics.png" alt="afrinic - a logo representing statistic" title="STATISTICS </br> " loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147508" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147508" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: justify;">Explore AFRINIC's Resource Allocation Statistics for a transparent view of Internet Number Resource distribution and utilisation across Africa. Gain insights into allocation patterns, growth trends, and other vital metrics shaping the Internet ecosystem.</div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147509" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147509" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://stats.afrinic.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Explore Resource Allocation Statistics</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div id="section-id-1701771147510" class="sppb-section" ><div class="sppb-container-inner"><div class="sppb-row"><div class="sppb-col-md-4" id="column-wrap-id-1701771147511"><div id="column-id-1701771147511" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147512" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147512" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><h2 class="sppb-addon-title">CAPACITY BUILDING</h2><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/training_academy.png" alt="afrinic training academy logo" title="CAPACITY BUILDING" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147513" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147513" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: justify;">We are committed to empowering individuals within the Internet community. Our capacity-building programs target network engineers, operators, policymakers, and resource members, providing them with practical knowledge to enhance their professional capabilities.</div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147514" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147514" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://afrinic.academy/">Check AFRINIC's E-Learning Platform</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="sppb-col-md-4" id="column-wrap-id-1701771147515"><div id="column-id-1701771147515" class="sppb-column" ><div class="sppb-column-addons"><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147516" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147516" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-single-image sppb-text-center "><h2 class="sppb-addon-title">EVENTS</h2><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div class="sppb-addon-single-image-container"><img class="sppb-img-responsive" src="/ast/2023/12/11/afrinic_conference.png" alt="afrinic - a logo representing events" title="EVENTS" loading="lazy"></div></div></div></div></div><div id="sppb-addon-wrapper-1701771147517" class="sppb-addon-wrapper"><div id="sppb-addon-1701771147517" class="clearfix " ><div class="sppb-addon sppb-addon-text-block "><div class="sppb-addon-content"><div style="text-align: justify;">Join us at our annual Public Policy Meetings, held alongside the Africa Internet Summit in May or June, and the AFRINIC Conference around November or December. 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