ZIMBABAWE n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional Information • 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total Score: 0/20 2. Zimbabwe Farmers Union Category 1: Website www.zcfu.org.zw The website is very informative and is regularly updated. It has information on farming and agriculture activities that members of the association carry out. It is also informative for other interested stakeholders such as journalists who may require information on farming. However, the organisation does not respond to feedback sent via its website emailing system. n = 20 Yes 1. Does this website contain up to date information? No 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? • It lists the mandate of the organisation in detail without being specific • There are some reports available • They have a feedback mechanism on the website • 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 The following questions were sent to the Zimbabwe Farmers Union: 1) Where does the Union gets funds for undertaking its activities? 2) How does the Union make sure that it promotes and advances farmers’ interests and welfare? 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? 6. Did the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? 7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. Partial Additional Information • • • 107