Your elected leaders: Shaila Sharmin, Policy SIG Co-Chair
From ISP engineer to policy leader, Shaila Sharmin reflects on her journey into the APNIC community and her vision for inclusive policy development across the Asia Pacific.
Tag: Policy development process
Balancing growth and efficiency — APNIC 61 Policy SIG deliberations on IPv6 and IPv4 allocation
At APNIC 61 in Jakarta, the Policy SIG discussed proposals to reduce minimum IPv6 and increase maximum IPv4 delegations, highlighting tradeoffs between efficiency, record-keeping, and network planning. A Policy 101 session also introduced newcomers to APNIC’s consensus-driven policy process.
Help shape Internet number resource policy at APRICOT 2026 / APNIC 61 in Jakarta!
A change in consensus gauging tooling, and two policy proposals are up for discussion.
Policy outcomes from the Open Policy Meeting at APNIC 60
Three proposals achieved consensus. Two did not. One of those received no feedback at all prior to the meeting.
Bridging technical and institutional layers in Internet policy
Guest Post: Reflections from the inaugural APNIC Policy Fellowship on connecting technical expertise, institutional perspectives, and community collaboration to build more inclusive Internet policies.
Bumper crop of proposals for discussion at the APNIC 60 Open Policy Meeting
With so many policy proposals up for discussion at the upcoming OPM, it’s worth taking the time to understand their potential impact.
More policy proposals to discuss at APNIC 60
Three more proposals have now been added to the agenda for discussion at APNIC 60.
Help shape Internet number resource policy at APNIC 60 in Da Nang!
Whether it’s your first time participating or you’re a long-time contributor, APNIC 60 is the place to help shape the future of Internet number resource policy in the Asia Pacific region. Read the proposals, join the conversation, and make your voice heard!
Behind the scenes of Internet governance
Guest Post: Personal insight into APNIC’s Policy Development Process.
Two whois policy proposals up for community discussion at APNIC 59
The policy proposals up for discussion at APNIC 59 and how you can get involved.