Yes No Partial Additional information Does the website contain the following: X 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? X 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? X 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? X 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X The organisation has a mechanism to send questions, suggestions and feedback. Total score: 9/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUEST FOR INFORMATION A request for the following information was sent to Forestry Commission of Zimbabwe: Information on the environmental regulations regarding deforestation and the management of forests. y n = 20 Yes No 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. 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? 188 Additional information X 1. RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE Partial X The Provincial Forest Extension Manager stated that the initial request had not been received, and recommended that it be emailed. X X ZIMBABWE n = 20