RIPE Terms of Reference (1)
RIPE acts as a forum for the exchange of technical information and the creation of expertise on IP networking
The areas of relevance for RIPE are Europe, Middle East, Central Asia and northern half of Africa
All parties operating wide area IP networks are encouraged to participate
RIPE promotes and co-ordinates interconnection of IP networks within the RIPE region and to other continents
RIPE establishes agreement on common network management practices and the operational management of the interconnected networks