TANZANIA CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the TTB: 1. There has been information that many tourists are now visiting our attractions countrywide. If someone wants statistics of both domestic and foreign tourists, can he/she obtain it? 2. In the world, Tanzania is second when it comes to tourist attractions but it seems the income generated isn’t commensurate with that. What could be the problem? 3. Organisations such as the Tanzania Wildlife Association (TAWA), Tanzania National Parks (TANAPA) and Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority (NCAA) compete in promoting domestic tourism. How exactly does your Board contribute to this promotion? 4. What strategies are in place to make sure the tourism sector is sufficiently promoted? 5. What strategies does your Board have to make sure domestic tourism is extensively promoted in the country? 6. The tourism sector is a major foreign exchange earner in many countries. What plans do you have to widely promote the available attractions? n = 20 1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests? Yes No Partial Additional Information • 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. Does the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? • 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: 20/20 4. Tanzania Electric Supply Company Limited (TANESCO) CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.tanesco.co.tz The website is well-organised and has important information about TANESCO’s services. A map provides directions to all branch offices in Tanzania. The “News” section is up to date. n = 20 1. Does this website contain up-to-date information? Yes 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? • c) Reports, policies, programmes? • d) Budget and expenditure? 78 • Expenditure for projects, including government and donor-funded projects is provided.