NAMIBIA CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to the Ministry of Finance: Can the ministry provide clarity on the extent of the impact of COVID-19 on the Namibian economy? To date, how much foreign aid has Namibia received for the COVID-19 pandemic? What is the ministry doing to assist small business owners whose businesses are struggling during COVID-19? What are some of the youth empowerment projects that the ministry is currently embarking on to support vulnerable people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic? y y y y n = 20 Yes No Partial X 1. Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond to information requests? 2. Did the organisation reply within 21 days? X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? X 4. Does the organisation publish their procedures for handling information requests? X 5. Did the organisation provide all of the requested information? X 6. Did the organisation provide written reasons for the refusal of information? 7. Did the organisation disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure, etc. X 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? X 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? X Additional information Chief Public Relations Officer X The officer indicated that the ministry was unable to respond to queries as the organisation was inundated with many issues at the time. X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 4/20 4. MINISTRY OF FISHERIES AND MARINE RESOURCES CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.mfmr.gov.na/home The website does not contain up-to-date information. Although this organisation is registered on three social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter and Instagram), it does not often post information nor engage with followers. n = 20 Yes Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? X 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 136 No Partial Additional information