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Policy Development Process in RIPE
2.4 Concluding Phase
If a consensus has been achieved, the RIPE NCC will announce the decision of the RIPE Working Group Chairs and implement the policy, if needed.
I think this isn't the true end of the story of a "successful" policy proposal. Once a policy is approved (consensus achieved), I'd suggest that the RIPE NCC staff provide an estimated time until a policy is implemented and give updates on the implementation process. Some policies may be put into action quickly, some may require some design and implementation. Maybe the answer to my request is to publish appropriate-depth project plans for policy implementation and follow up with a milestone (progress) chart. Maybe the answer is to have a simple scoreboard showing whether a policy is in effect (green light) or still under development (yellow light). -- -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Edward Lewis +1-571-434-5468 NeuStar "A noble spirit embiggens the smallest man." - Jebediah Springfield