[ripe-list] RIPE NCC to Support the Sustainability of the IETF

Speaking as someone who works "behind the scenes" in the IETF,
but still in a personal capacity, I would love for the IETF
to be well-enough funded to *reduce* registration fees and
provide offerings similar to those you find at a RIPE meeting
("free lunch", etc). The IETF Endowment is one way to achieve
this if properly funded.

On the specific topic of RIPE community members participating
in the IETF process, there has been much discussion about the
need for better collaboration between the IETF, RIR and Operator
communities and I am hoping that this too can be supported by
funding programs such as this one.

Ole

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On Wed, 13 Jul 2016, Nigel Titley wrote:

> 
> 
> On 13/07/16 16:00, Johan Helsingius wrote:
> > Nigel,
> > 
> > Just like Shane, I applaud this measure. At the same time I do 
> > note that there has been a lot of discussion about the increasing 
> > cost of participating in IETF meetings. Has there been any 
> > thoughts on also supporting IETF indirectly by helping sponsor 
> > RIPE community members participating in the IETF prosess?
> 
> We haven't considered this, but it's a point worth considering. I'll 
> make sure it gets onto the next board meeting agenda.
> 
> All the best
> 
> Nigel
> 
>