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? X 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? Partial Additional information X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 2/20 9. MINISTRY OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE www.localgovt.gov.mw The website does not contain up-to-date information. However, the organisation has a Facebook page, which is regularly updated. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information 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 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? Links to some reports are not active. X Working hours not provided. X X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? RETURN TO CONTENTS PAGE X Total score: 10/20 75 MALAWI n = 20