NAMIBIA 2. National Housing Enterprise Category 1 - WEBSITE http://www.nhe.com.na At the time of this research the National Housing Enterprise website was under construction. It had descriptions of their products and services but lacked information regarding the institutions’ budget and expenditure. n = 20 Yes No Partial 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information • The website is incomplete. • The website lists the services they offer. 2. Does the website contain: a) A description of its powers as well as data on the organizational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? • b) A list of laws, acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? c) Reports, policies, programs? • d) Budget and expenditure? • e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? • f) Vacancies and employment procedures? • g) The name, the address, the telephone number and the working hours of the respective institution? • h) The contact details of public officials? • i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? Contact details of the head office and regional offices, but no names of public officials. • Total Score: 8/20 Category 2- Requests for Information The following questions were sent to the National Housing: 1. What is your budget for 2013/14? 2. How much of this is used for salaries and board fees? 3. What are the cheapest and most expensive housing options available in Windhoek? Please describe the design and location of the house? 4. How many people are on your waiting list for Windhoek? 5. How long has the 10th person on the list waited for a house? 6. What are some of the challenges faced by NHE to provide affordable housing? 44