NRO
The NRO exists to:
- Protect the unallocated Number Resource pool,
- Promote and protect the bottom up policy development process, and
- Act as a focal point for Internet community input into the RIR system.
History of the NRO
On 24 October 2003, the four existing RIRs – APNIC, ARIN, LACNIC and the RIPE NCC – entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ICANN to form the NRO. Once AfriNIC was incorporated in April 2005 it signed the MoU and joined the NRO.
The NRO Number Council (NC)
Under the terms of the MoU signed between the ICANN and the RIRs in October 2004, the NRO Number Council (NRO NC) now performs the role of the Address Supporting Organization Address Council (ASO AC). The NRO NC is made up of three community representatives from each RIR region.
NRO News
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Community / Internet Governance / Internet Technical CommunityICP-2 Review
Find out more about the process to update ICP-2 and how you can participate.
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About / NewsConsultation on Draft "RIR Governance Document"
The RIPE community is invited to share feedback on the Draft RIR Governance document until Tuesday, 27 May 2025.
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About / NewsDraft “RIR Governance Document” to Update ICP-2 Published
The NRO NC has published the draft “RIR Governance Document” that aims to update ICP-2.
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About / NewsICP-2 Principles Questionnaire Report and Data Published
The NRO NC has completed its qualitative analysis and summary of the community responses received to the questionnaire on the proposed principles to update ICP-2.
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About / NewsCall for Public Comments on the 2024 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report
The IANA RC 30-day public comment period on the IANA numbering services performance and the 2024 IANA Performance Matrix Summary Report closes on 28 February 2025.
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