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href="/Internet_Protocol" title="Internet Protocol">Internet Protocol</a> (IP) address space (<a href="/IPv4" title="IPv4">IPv4</a> and <a href="/IPv6" title="IPv6">IPv6</a>) and the <a href="/ASN" class="mw-redirect" title="ASN">Autonomous System numbers</a> within a geographical region.<sup id="cite_ref-1" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-1"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>1<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="Overview">Overview</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&veaction=edit&section=1" title="Edit section: Overview" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-divider"> | </span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&action=edit&section=1" title="Edit section's source code: Overview"><span>edit source</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <p>Due to the Internet's rapid growth during the 1990s, <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="75810ad1df1beb09072aaac7df49b110">ISPs</a> established Regional Internet Registries. The creation of RIRs was made based on the desire to develop the Internet through consistent global policies. The RIRs also work together on joint projects. </p><p>Nowadays, managing the space for Internet addresses involves the cooperation and communication between the five RIRs, which share a global responsibility through <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="7a11d20162183065066be0792416c70b">IANA</a>. Over the last decade, the oversight for Internet address space has evolved into a simpler and more centralized system.<sup id="cite_ref-2" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-2"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>2<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>The five RIRs represent different regions: </p> <ul><li><b><a href="/ARIN" class="mw-redirect" title="ARIN">ARIN</a></b>, the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> responsible for the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses for the region of North America, Canada, the US, and a portion of the Caribbean. It was established in 1997.</li> <li><b><a href="/RIPE_NCC" class="mw-redirect" title="RIPE NCC">RIPE NCC</a></b>, originally known as <i>"The Reseaux IP Europeens Network Coordination Centre,"</i> it is the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> responsible for the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses for the region of Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia. It was established in 1992.</li> <li><b><a href="/APNIC" class="mw-redirect" title="APNIC">APNIC</a></b>, the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> responsible for the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses for the region of Asia and the Pacific Rim. It was established in 1993.</li> <li><b><a href="/LACNIC" class="mw-redirect" title="LACNIC">LACNIC</a></b>, is the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> responsible for the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses for the region of Latin America and the areas of the Caribbean which are not covered by <a href="/ARIN" class="mw-redirect" title="ARIN">ARIN</a>. It was established in 2001.</li> <li><b><a href="/AFRINIC" class="mw-redirect" title="AFRINIC">AFRINIC</a></b>, the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> responsible for the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses for the African continent. It became operational in 2005.</li></ul> <h2><span id="RIR_tasks.2Ffunctions"></span><span class="mw-headline" id="RIR_tasks/functions"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> tasks/functions</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&veaction=edit&section=2" title="Edit section: RIR tasks/functions" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-divider"> | </span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&action=edit&section=2" title="Edit section's source code: RIR tasks/functions"><span>edit source</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <p>Each <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> has the main task to create and develop local policies for managing the allocation of identity elements, such as unique Internet protocol (<a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a>) addresses and the numbers used by routers, switches, and computers over the Internet. </p> <h3><span class="mw-headline" id="The_creation_of_PDP">The creation of <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="d7a8455f90853bae9f15b0ac5c0088cb">PDP</a></span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&veaction=edit&section=3" title="Edit section: The creation of PDP" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-divider"> | </span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&action=edit&section=3" title="Edit section's source code: The creation of PDP"><span>edit source</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h3> <p>The policy development process is proposed by a policy working group from various organizations and members of an <a href="/RIR" class="mw-redirect" title="RIR">RIR</a>. Based on the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="d7a8455f90853bae9f15b0ac5c0088cb">PDP</a>, various policies are discussed within a specific community and ratified by the <a href="/RIR" class="mw-redirect" title="RIR">RIR</a> Board after consensus has been reached. </p><p>The specific stages involved in <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="d7a8455f90853bae9f15b0ac5c0088cb">PDP</a> ratification are: </p> <ol><li>The policy development process is proposed (by any member).</li> <li>It is further analyzed by the appropriate <a href="/RIR" class="mw-redirect" title="RIR">RIR</a> via mailing lists. Anyone can join such discussions.</li> <li>After a period of 30 days, the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="d7a8455f90853bae9f15b0ac5c0088cb">PDP</a> is brought to an open public meeting for further discussion and the possibility of consensus.</li> <li>If consensus is achieved, then the next step will be applied. If consensus is not achieved, another period of 30 days will be allowed for more discussion and debate, until a consensus is achieved. If consensus is still not achieved, the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="d7a8455f90853bae9f15b0ac5c0088cb">PDP</a> may be abandoned.</li> <li>If consensus is achieved, another period of 15 days will be given for anyone from the community to provide new observations and suggestions for final changes.</li> <li>The policy is ratified by the Board of Trustees and the policy is adopted for use.<sup id="cite_ref-3" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-3"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>3<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li></ol> <p>The other functions of each <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> are: </p> <ul><li>To provide appropriate registry documentation regarding the allocation of <a href="/IP" title="IP">Internet Protocol</a> address space (<a href="/IPv4" title="IPv4">IPv4</a> and <a href="/IPv6" title="IPv6">IPv6</a>) and the <a href="/ASN" class="mw-redirect" title="ASN">Autonomous System numbers</a>;</li> <li>To assist the development of Internet routing tables;</li> <li>To support the development of <a href="/index.php?title=CIDR&action=edit&redlink=1" class="new" title="CIDR (page does not exist)" rel="nofollow">CIDR</a> (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) techniques;</li> <li>To ensure protection against stockpiling and other types of manipulation that could lead to instabilities;<sup id="cite_ref-4" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-4"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>4<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup></li> <li>To represent the interests of its community by organizing forums and supporting the organizations involved in the coordination of the Internet.</li></ul> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="RIR_and_IANA"><a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> and <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="7a11d20162183065066be0792416c70b">IANA</a></span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&veaction=edit&section=4" title="Edit section: RIR and IANA" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-divider"> | </span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&action=edit&section=4" title="Edit section's source code: RIR and IANA"><span>edit source</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">]</span></span></h2> <p><a href="/IANA" title="IANA">IANA</a> (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) is the institution that allocates <a href="/IP" title="IP">IP</a> addresses to each individual <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> upon request. Then, each individual <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> is responsible for the allocation of addresses towards Internet Service Providers (<a href="/ISP" class="mw-redirect" title="ISP">ISPs</a>), educational institutions, companies, government bodies and other such institutions. <sup id="cite_ref-5" class="reference"><a href="#cite_note-5"><span class="cite-bracket">[</span>5<span class="cite-bracket">]</span></a></sup> </p><p>All RIRs participate in the body which was created to represent their collective interests, keep them in contact, and coordinate their efforts; known as the <a href="/NRO" class="mw-redirect" title="NRO">Number Resource Organization</a>, it was founded in October 2003 when the four RIRs decided to enter into a <a href="/MoU" title="MoU">MoU</a>. Later, when the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="c303c25ee961ff22ea6a7832973f983f">RIR</a> <a href="/AfriNIC" class="mw-redirect" title="AfriNIC">AfriNIC</a> was created in 2005 it joined the <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="02ecf68d47b60d5fe59e5b09a98c81b3">MoU</a> as well as the <a href="/NRO" class="mw-redirect" title="NRO">NRO</a>. <a href="javascript:void(0);" class="mw-lingo-term" data-lingo-term-id="75810ad1df1beb09072aaac7df49b110">ISPs</a> </p> <h2><span class="mw-headline" id="References">References</span><span class="mw-editsection"><span class="mw-editsection-bracket">[</span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&veaction=edit&section=5" title="Edit section: References" class="mw-editsection-visualeditor"><span>edit</span></a><span class="mw-editsection-divider"> | </span><a href="/index.php?title=Regional_Internet_Registry&action=edit&section=5" title="Edit section's source code: 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