BOTSWANA X 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X X X X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 6/20 6. MINISTRY OF MINERAL RESOURCES, GREEN TECHNOLOGY AND ENERGY SECURITY CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-mineral-resources-green-technology-and-energy-security-mmge The website for this ministry is part of the government portal. As a result, the information provided is basic. The ministry uses alternative methods of dissemination of information, such as Facebook. It is through this platform that notices and developments are announced. This, however, does not include crucial information such as budgets and expenditures. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: X 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? 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? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? Total score: 10/20 RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 15