BOTSWANA n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information 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? 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? X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? Total score: 2/20 9. MINISTRY OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS http://www.gov.bw/ministries/ministry-investment-trade-and-industry The ministry’s website is housed under the government portal. It only contains basic information such as contact details. The government website is run centrally, making it difficult for ministries to control their own content. The website is not interactive. The ministry does have a Facebook page, where it posts updates regularly. n = 20 Yes No Partial 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? 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? X 6. Information about procurement procedures or signed contracts? X 7. Information about vacancy and employment procedures? 8. The address, telephone number, and working hours of the organisation? X X X 17 X X Additional information