The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) is a
nonprofit and member-based organisation
nonprofit and member-based organisation
registered and operating
under the Corporate Legal Frameworks of Mauritius
Welcome to AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) serving Africa and the Indian Ocean region. We are entrusted with the distribution and management of critical Internet Number Resources, including Internet Protocol (IP) address space (IPv4 and IPv6) and Autonomous System Numbers (ASNs).
At the core of our mission is the professional and efficient distribution of Internet Number Resources to African Network Operators. AFRINIC plays a vital role in supporting Internet technology development across the continent and fostering Internet self-governance through our bottom-up, multi-stakeholder Policy Development Process (PDP).
Internet Number Resources are allocated to AFRINIC and the four other RIRs by Public Technical Identifiers (PTI). the organization responsible for coordinating the Internet's unique identifiers. PTI performs the IANA functions, encompassing domain names, Internet Number Resources, and protocol parameters.
Explore our global connectivity – AFRINIC collaborates with four other RIRs worldwide:
- APNIC: Serving the Asia Pacific region.
- ARIN: Serving Canada, the United States, and many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands.
- LACNIC: Serving Latin America and the Caribbean.
- RIPE NCC: Serving Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia.
Each RIR re-allocates Internet Number Resources within their geographical regions based on community-developed policies.
Our Vision
A secure and accessible Internet for sustainable digital growth in Africa
Our Mission
To serve the African Internet community by delivering efficient services in a global multi-stakeholder environment.
Our Core Values
Excellence
Passion
Integrity
Community driven
We are committed to continuously providing our stakeholders with improved products and services to meet and even exceed their expectations by having proper mechanisms and processes to identify and anticipate their needs. In line with our strategic direction, our main objectives are to:
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Understand the needs and expectations of our stakeholders through constant communication and feedback mechanisms.
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Continuously operate an effective Internet Number Resources registry transparently and inclusively that ensures financial sustainability.
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Provide information, training and supportive services to assist the community in managing the Internet Number Resources and building a resilient and secured Internet Infrastructure in Africa.
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Enable customer success by providing business-grade solutions that genuinely meet their needs.
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Develop an attitude of teamwork and quality assurance in our day-to-day operations.
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Continuously comply with the requirements of ISO 9001:2015, including statutory and regulatory requirements, and improve the effectiveness of our QMS.
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Regularly report to our community on our QMS performance and continuously seek their feedback.
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Continuously ensure that our services fit into the global context of Number Registry services.
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Execute our mission with an empowered and agile team that delivers increasing value to our customers.
- People management (right people, competent, mindset, engaged, clear objectives, committed, etc.)
- Technical Infrastructure's reliability and resilience
- Plans & Processes
- Funding:
- Financial Sustainability
- Infrastructure and space
- Budget discipline
- Community Trust/Confidence
- Continuous community engagement and support
- Effective Operational Processes and Agile Organisational structure
Discover AFRINIC – Your Gateway to a Connected Africa. Explore our services, engage with our community, and join us in shaping the future of the Internet in Africa.