| 摘要 | 第5-7页 |
| ABSTRACT | 第7-9页 |
| List of Abbreviations | 第15-17页 |
| Chapter 1 Introduction | 第17-30页 |
| 1.1 Overview of Information and Communication Technology | 第17-19页 |
| 1.2 Background and Motivation | 第19-25页 |
| 1.2.1 Internet Users in Pakistan and World | 第23-24页 |
| 1.2.2 Statement of the Problem | 第24-25页 |
| 1.3 Key Objectives and Research Goals | 第25-28页 |
| 1.4 Contributions to the Study | 第28-29页 |
| 1.5 Research Contents, Thesis Structure and Organization | 第29-30页 |
| Chapter 2 Literature Review | 第30-43页 |
| 2.1 Literature Related to ICT | 第30-34页 |
| 2.1.1 ICT Concept and Significance | 第32-33页 |
| 2.1.2 Factors Affecting the ICT Diffusion in Literature | 第33-34页 |
| 2.2 ICT Diffusion and Development | 第34-35页 |
| 2.2.1 ICT and Economic Growth | 第34-35页 |
| 2.2.2 ICT and Foreign Direct Investment | 第35页 |
| 2.3 Emerging Technologies Make a Mile Stone for ICT Improvement | 第35-38页 |
| 2.4 CPEC:A Shared Destiny | 第38-40页 |
| 2.4.1 Long Distance Optical Fiber Connectivity Challenges and Measures | 第39-40页 |
| 2.5 Belt and Road (BAR): Concept and Origin | 第40-42页 |
| 2.5.1 Obstacles Faced to BAR | 第41-42页 |
| 2.6 Summary | 第42-43页 |
| Chapter 3 Methodological Framework | 第43-56页 |
| 3.1 Research Methodology | 第43-44页 |
| 3.2 Primary Data Analysis: A Case Study of Pakistan | 第44-48页 |
| 3.2.1 Sources and Nature of Data | 第45-46页 |
| 3.2.2 Sampling Design | 第46-47页 |
| 3.2.3 Sampling Characteristics and Instrument | 第47-48页 |
| 3.3 Secondary Data Analysis for ICT Assessment in Pakistan | 第48-50页 |
| 3.3.1 Econometric Technique and Data Source | 第48-49页 |
| 3.3.2 Variable Description | 第49-50页 |
| 3.4 Econometric Technique Used for Analysis | 第50-55页 |
| 3.5 Summary | 第55-56页 |
| Chapter 4 Data Presentation, Analysis and Results | 第56-74页 |
| 4.1 ICT Data Status | 第56-57页 |
| 4.2 Research Method | 第57页 |
| 4.3 Outcomes and Discussion for Primary Data | 第57-64页 |
| 4.3.1 Reliability Test | 第57页 |
| 4.3.2 Factors Loading and Reliability Testing | 第57-60页 |
| 4.3.3 Correlation and Analysis | 第60页 |
| 4.3.4 Regression Results | 第60-62页 |
| 4.3.5 Discussions | 第62-64页 |
| 4.4 Findings of the Micro Study in the Rural Areas of KP, Pakistan | 第64-65页 |
| 4.5 Empirical Analysis and Result Discussion for Secondary Data | 第65-71页 |
| 4.5.1 Unit Root Test | 第65页 |
| 4.5.2 Bound Testing Approach | 第65-66页 |
| 4.5.3 Johansen Cointegration | 第66-69页 |
| 4.5.4 Long run and Short run Dynamics | 第69-71页 |
| 4.6 Summary | 第71-74页 |
| Chapter 5 Proposed Model for the Development of ICT in Pakistan | 第74-93页 |
| 5.1 Long Distance Optical Fiber Connectivity Challenges and Measures | 第74-77页 |
| 5.1.1 CPEC:A Backbone for Digital and Information Corridor | 第75-77页 |
| 5.2 Application of Optical Multicarrier in Long Haul Transmission | 第77-80页 |
| 5.3 Empirical Model for Fiber Connectivity Between China and Pakistan | 第80-83页 |
| 5.4 Implication of China-Pakistan Information and Economic Corridor | 第83-85页 |
| 5.4.1 Implications for China | 第83页 |
| 5.4.2 Implications for Pakistan | 第83-84页 |
| 5.4.3 Implications for ICT Cooperation | 第84-85页 |
| 5.4.4 Implications on Regional Geopolitical Conditions | 第85页 |
| 5.5 BAR: A Game Changer for Trade and Technology | 第85-88页 |
| 5.6 Proposed Model for BAR Project | 第88-91页 |
| 5.6.1 Successful Initiative | 第90页 |
| 5.6.2 Unsuccessful Initiative | 第90-91页 |
| 5.7 Summary | 第91-93页 |
| Chapter 6 Conclusions and Recommendations | 第93-99页 |
| 6.1 Main Conclusions | 第93-95页 |
| 6.2 Recommendations | 第95-97页 |
| 6.2.1 Recommendations for Service Providers | 第95页 |
| 6.2.2 Recommendations for Policy Makers | 第95-97页 |
| 6.3 Limitations of the Research | 第97页 |
| 6.4 Future Research Directions | 第97-99页 |
| References | 第99-111页 |
| Appendix | 第111-114页 |
| Acknowledgements | 第114-115页 |
| Dedication | 第115-116页 |
| List of Publications | 第116页 |
