NAMIBIA n = 20 Yes No 5. Did the institution provide all of the information requested? • 6. Did the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? • Partial The Information Clerk was very helpful and told the researcher that the office is open to additional requests for information if the information provided is not sufficient 7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? Additional Information • Referred the researcher to a link of to the 2016/17 Budget • Not much information was given as the researcher was referred to the website • 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? • 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total Score: 14/20 2. Ministry of Youth, National Service and Sport (MSYNS) Category 1: Website http://www.msyns.gov.na/ The Ministry of Youth, National Service and Sport has a good website. It is well-organised and informative. MSYNS has no presence on Facebook or on Twitter. n = 20 Yes No 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Partial Additional Information • 2. Does the website contain the following: a) A description of its powers, as well as data on the organisational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? • b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? c) Reports, policies, programmes? • • d) Budget and expenditure? • e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? • f) Vacancy and employment procedures? • g) The address, telephone number, and working hours of the institution? h) The contact details of specific public officials? i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? Total Score: 7/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION 50 • • • Does not indicate working hours