Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Other countries of comparable size and exposure to Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) have adopted a decentralised organizational structure, liberal policies, and a __________ dispute resolution mechanism, deployed state-of-the-art infrastructure and used the private- public partnership to market Domain Name Registration Services (DNS), resulting in phenomenal growth of their country code domain name.

comprehensive

The most appropriate option to fill in the blank is:

☀ comprehensive

Explanation for all options:

1. Short: This option doesn't fit the context. "Short dispute resolution mechanism" doesn't convey the idea of a thorough or effective resolution process.

2. Narrow: This option also doesn't fit the context. "Narrow dispute resolution mechanism" doesn't convey the idea of an inclusive or effective process.

3. Restricted: This option doesn't fit the context either. "Restricted dispute resolution mechanism" doesn't convey the idea of an extensive or efficient process.

4. Comprehensive: This word is the best fit. It means inclusive and thorough, which aligns with the idea of an effective and broad dispute resolution mechanism.