From process to outcomes: Lessons from policy at APNIC 61
Guest Post: The role of community input, operational realities, and clear problem definition in shaping Internet number resource policy.
Tag: Policy development process
The Internet works best when the community shows up — the APNIC 62 policy cycle is open now
If you have an idea about how APNIC should manage Internet number resources, submit a policy proposal for the APNIC 62 OPM. The deadline to make a submission is 7 August 2026.
Your elected leaders: Bikram Shrestha, Policy SIG Chair
From early ISP deployment in Nepal to leading regional policy discussions, Bikram Shrestha connects global policy with local realities.
APNIC Policy 101: How policy shapes operations — and how Policy Fellows are making participation easier
Internet number resource policy determines how IPv4, IPv6, and ASN resources are managed and distributed across the Asia Pacific region. Policy can sometimes seem abstract or administrative, but has real consequences.
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.
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.