BOTSWANA THE MOST SECRETIVE PUBLIC ORGANISATION IN BOTSWANA THE MOST OPEN PUBLIC ORGANISATION IN BOTSWANA The Botswana Police does not have a website of its own, despite its central role in society. It has an active Facebook page, which is only used for announcements. The Botswana Police did not respond to the request for information. The Special Economic Zones Authority has an interactive website where citizens and investors can get most of the information they require. Although the authority did not respond to the request for information, it did acknowledge receiving the request. Therefore, the 2023 Golden Padlock Award goes to the Botswana Police. Therefore, the 2023 Golden Key Award goes to the Special Economic Zones Authority. RECOMMENDATIONS y Institutions need to improve their response mechanism and ensure they acknowledge requests for information. y Training for public relations officers must focus on ATI. y Websites need to be regularly updated. y Requests submitted through electronic platforms need to be acknowledged and responded to promptly. y There must be a mindset shift by government departments and parastatal officials to improve ATI. y An ATI law needs to be urgently crafted. Proactive information must be beyond announcements and press releases and include crucial information, such as contractual details on procurement. 21