Yes No 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? X 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. 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? Partial Additional information X A statement from the City Council alerting the public to the existence of a land sale scam was displayed at their offices. N/A X N/A 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 1/20 2. NATIONAL FUND FOR RESEARCH CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.fni.gov.mz The National Research Fund of Mozambique has a website with updated and relevant information, especially with regard to activities. However, it is not very informative about internal processes such as budget and reports on internal procedures of the organisation. It is also on social media, with a particular focus on Facebook. However, the information is not updated; its last publication was on 13 June 2017. It also has a YouTube channel, but without content, other than a video about the organisation. 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? 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE It does not provide any legislation or other documents. X 86 The website says almost nothing about the fund. It focuses on external calls for applications from interested parties applying for research grants. MOZAMBIQUE n = 20