ZIMBABWE

n = 20
1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests?

Yes

No

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The letter was left at the reception.
The receptionist asked a lot of
questions before taking letter and
throwing in tray. When called, all
questions were referred to the
President’s Office.

2. Did the institution reply within 21 days?

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3. Did the institution respond to the request for information?

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4. Does the authority publish their procedures for dealing with information
requests?

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5. Did the institution provide all of the information requested?

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6. Did the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information?

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7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets,
structure etc.

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8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and
motivations of the applicant?

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9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days?

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10. Was the information received clear and understandable?

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Total Score: 2/20

5. Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB)
Category 1: Website
www.timb.co.zw/
The website is well-managed and updated regularly. It has useful information for different stakeholders including the media. It has
contact details and useful policies and regulations.
n = 20
1. Does this website contain up to date information?

Yes

No

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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?

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b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers?
c) Reports, policies, programmes?

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d) Budget and expenditure?
e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts?

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f) Vacancy and employment procedures?
g) The address, telephone number, and working hours of the institution?

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h) The contact details of specific public officials?

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i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and
requests for information?

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Total Score: 14/20			

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