Yes 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? X 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? No Partial Additional information X Total score: 17/20 5. MINISTRY OF GENDER EQUALITY, POVERTY ERADICATION AND SOCIAL WELFARE CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.mgecw.gov.na The website is professionally designed but slow to access and navigate. It does not contain up-to-date information. However, the organisation has a Facebook page which contains current and useful information. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? X 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X Minister, Deputy Minister, Minister’s Personal Assistant, Executive Director, Deputy Executive Director, Public Relations Officer, Regional Head 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X The website has a link to the government communication system. X X No information about signed contracts. X No working hours are provided. X Total score: 16/20 RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 138 NAMIBIA n = 20