Policy development
LACNIC operates based on a self-regulation model according to which the rules or policies governing Internet resource administration are developed by the community through a public, participative and transparent process. This process is open to anyone who wishes to take part in it and is built on the achievement of consensus.
Open participation of all stakeholders ensures that these policies are in line with the interests of the Region, thus safeguarding the community as a whole. Before being presented at the forums to gain consensus, all proposals are submitted and discussed on the policy mailing list. To be approved, a proposal must reach consensus both on the discussion list and at the forum.
A proposal may modify either the policy manual or the Policy Development Process (PDP) itself. The policy manual is the public document that includes all the policies that have been implemented in the LACNIC region and that determine how we must manage resources. The PDP validates the creation and modification of the policies that the RIR will apply within its region.
How to participate
Co-chair of the PDP
Tomás Lynch
Sergio Rojas
Ex-Chairs
- Marcela Orbiscay, Argentina (2023-2025)
- Tomás Lynch, Argentina (2019-2023)
- Ariel Weher, Argentina (2018-2022)
- Paola Pérez, Venezuela (2017 - 2019)
- Juan Peirano, Uruguay (2016 - 2018)
- Alex Ojeda, Chile (2015 - 2017)
- Carlos Plasencia, Venezuela (2014 - 2016)
- Nicolás Antoniello, Uruguay (2009 - 2015)
- Max Larson Henry , Haití (2010 - 2014)
- Francisco Arias, Mexico (2008-2010)
- Eldert Louisa, Netherlands Antilles (2009 - Interim)
- Christian O'Flaherty, Argentina (2004-2008)
- Germán Valdéz, México (2003)
For more information:
info-politicas [at] lacnic [.] net
