SWAZILAND Detailed Findings 1. Deputy Prime Minister’s Office Category 1 - WEBSITE www.gov.sz Some information can be found on the website, it contains, for example, the government’s plan of action and budget speech. Specifically, it has the mission statement and services rendered (Gender and Families Unit, National Disaster Management Agency, Department of Social Welfare, and the National Children’s Coordinating Unit). The information is not current, and some links to pages have technical problems when opening, suggesting the need for IT response. It is rarely updated, with an average of once a month; last two consecutive updates are dated15th May and 12th June 2013. n = 20 Yes No Partial • 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information Last updated on 12th June 2013 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? • Organizational structure ,functions and responsibilities of the ministry’s departments. 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? • working hours are not mentioned Telephone numbers and facsimile Total Score: 8/20 Category 2- Requests for Information The following questions were sent to the DPM’s office: 1. Does your office have an information desk or officer? 2. Does your office have a website? 3. If so, how often is your website updated, and who is in charge of your website? 4. There is a concern that children with disabilities are still unable to enrol in our tertiary institutions, what is the DPM’s office doing to address the needs of these vulnerable young people? 5. What measures is the DPM’s office taking to ensure that people with disabilities can access public institutions? E.g. How easy is it for people in wheelchairs to enter public buildings such as the inter-ministerial buildings? 62