AFRINIC is the Regional Internet Registry for Africa and surrounding regions. It is a non-profit, membership-based organization that manages Internet number resources, develops Internet policy, and provides training and support to promote Internet development in Africa. In 2013, AFRINIC issued 3.8 million IPv4 addresses and 377 IPv6 prefixes, and served over 1,300 member organizations across Africa and surrounding regions. AFRINIC holds biannual public policy meetings and provides free training programs to support infrastructure development and expand IPv6 and security protocol adoption.