Yes No 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? 9. Did the organisation acknowledge the request for information within 7 days? Partial Additional information The organisation claimed that the request for information had not been received. X X X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? X The reasons for not acknowledging and providing information were clear. Total score: 8/20 6. MINISTRY OF MINES AND MINING DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.mines.gov.zw The website generated a security error message. n = 20 Yes Does the website contain the following: 1. Up-to-date information? 2. A description of the organisation’s powers and structure, as well as its functions and responsibilities? 3. A list of laws, acts, etc, issued within the scope of its powers? 4. Copies of reports, policies or programmes? 5. Information on budget and expenditure? 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? 9. The contact details of specific public officials? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE 190 No Partial Additional information ZIMBABWE n = 20