Ict policies in Developing Countries: An Evaluation with the Extended Design‐Actuality Gaps Framework

Appendix A. Documents, Selection of Participants, Research Sites and ICT Coverage 
Area 
Documents included in the identification of the dimensions and elements of ICT Policy 
“Design” 
No. Document 
Title 
Publication/Adoption 
1 Pakistan 
Telecommunication 
(Re-Organization) Act, 1996 
1996 
2 
Pakistan National IT Policy 
2000 
3 
Pakistan Telecom Rules 
2000 
4 
National Study of Critical Indicators of Information 
Technology 
2001 
5 Electronic 
Transactions 
Ordinance 
2002 
6 
De-Regulation Policy for the Telecommunication Sector 
2003 
7 
Access Promotion Contribution Rules 
2004 
8 
National Broadband Policy 
2004 
9 
Mobile Cellular Policy 
2004 
10 
Universal Service Fund Policy/Rules Amendments 
2006 
11 Pakistan 
Telecommunication 
(Re-Organization) Act, 1996 
2006 with 
amendments 
12 
National ICT Research and Development Fund Policy 
Framework 
2006 
13 
National ICT Research and Development Fund Rules 
2006 
14 
Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act 
2007 
15 
Growth of broadband in Pakistan and current situation 
2008 
16 
Telecom Industry Reports by Pakistan Telecom Authority 
(PTA) 
2000-2011 
17 
Draft National IT Policy (Revised) 
2011 
Qualitative Interviews for the identification of the dimensions and elements of “Actuality” 
Citizens 
Interviews
Total of 35 Citizens 
selected. The context 
of participants’ 
interviews was 
particularly considered. 
The dimensions of this 
context included 
consideration for 
gender, domicile, 
income and education.