Yes 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? X 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. X 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 No Partial Additional information The organisation responded within 5 days. X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? X Total score: 18/20 2. LILONGWE CITY COUNCIL CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.lcc.mw The website contains up-to-date information. This organisation also has a Facebook page which is regularly updated. Both platforms have a mechanism to request or receive 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? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE X Although the website has information about projects, it does not provide comprehensive reports about such projects. X There is no information on signed contracts. X 65 X MALAWI n = 20