Stakeholder identification is a critical component of the DigiCon Policy Directions Framework, as it establishes the roles and responsibilities of each group involved in the formulation and implementation of digitalisation policies. Based on a comprehensive review of the literature, ten key stakeholder types were identified and systematically categorised into four functional groups: Policy Creators, Implementers, Practitioners, and Beneficiaries, according to their roles in policy development and execution. These stakeholders include Consultants, Clients & Owners, Public Sector Major Clients, Contractors, Trades, Public Sector Policy Experts, Suppliers, Software Providers, Academics, and Professional Bodies.

The four stakeholder categories are:

• Policy Creators: Stakeholders responsible for formulating and initiating digital policies, strategies, and regulatory guidelines 
• Implementers: Entities that execute and enforce policies, ensuring compliance and operationalising strategies 
• Practitioners: Professionals actively working within the framework defined by policies and implementation strategies
• Beneficiaries: Stakeholders who derive benefits from implemented policies or initiatives 

Following figure illustrates the mapping of these ten stakeholder types into the above four categories based on their roles and responsibilities in policy development. This classification provides a structured approach to policy design, enabling clearer stakeholder engagement strategies and ensuring alignment of responsibilities throughout the policy cycle.