Contents 1 Preface 1 2 Background 2 3 The Communications Policy 3 3.1 Institutional Framework 3.1.1 The Role of the Government and the Regulator 3.1.2 Measures to Balance Regulatory Independence and Accountability 3.1.3 Regulatory Principles 3.1.4 Functions of the LCA 3.2 Strategies relating to the specific communications sectors 3.2.1 Telecommunications Sector 3.2.2 Broadcast 3.2.3 Postal 4 5 6 7 9 11 11 14 17 4. 20 Conclusion Annex A: Glossary A-l