ZIMBABWE Detailed Findings 1. Zimbabwe National Arts Council Category 1: Website http://http://www.natartszim.org.zw// n = 20 Yes No Partial 1. Does this website contain up to date information? • Additional Information Not all information is up-to-date 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: 11/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the National Arts Council: 1) What is the primary source of funding for the Zimbabwe National Arts Council for its operations? 2) Where can we obtain the 2016 abridged audited statement for the organisation n = 20 Yes No 1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests? • 2. Did the institution reply within 21 days? • 3. Did the institution respond to the request for information? • 4. Does the authority publish their procedures for dealing with information requests? 5. Did the institution provide all of the information requested? Partial Additional Information They called and invited us to come in if we wanted further information. • • 6. Does the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? Yes, albeit telephonically • 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? • 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? • 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? • Total Score: 16/20 117