NAMIBIA 3. Ministry of Youth National Service, Sport and Culture Category 1 - WEBSITE http://209.88.21.36/opencms/opencms/grnnet/MYNSC/ It is important to note that the ministry has a webpage and not a website, which makes it less accessible to someone who does not have a good search engine. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional Information • 1. Does this website contain up to date information? 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? • Total Score: 14/20 Category 2- Requests for Information A request for written information was sent to the permanent secretary (ps.secretary@mynssc.gov.na). But there was no reply. The following questions were sent to the Ministry of Youth, National Service, Sport and Culture: 1. How does the ministry aim to reduce youth unemployment during the 2013/14 budget year? 2. How do you involve the youth when developing strategic plans, policies and action plans? 3. Who is your main target for youth programs - urban or rural youth? 4. What are the main youth development projects? 5. How do you ensure that gender equality measures are understood and implemented by project coordinators? 46