LESOTHO RESEARCH CONCLUSION The assessment findings reveal that ATI from public institutions in Lesotho remains a challenge. This is mainly due to the legislative environment, as no ATI legislation promotes proactive disclosure of information. Public institutions seem reluctant to use online platforms for information dissemination. Although no organisation declined to release information, some institutions did not have websites or social media accounts. It was also noted that some information officers delayed releasing information, citing that they were busy. Another challenge was finding the contact details for the responsible information officer, as this information is not available on the websites. In other organisations, there was no response to emails and messages. THE MOST SECRETIVE PUBLIC ORGANISATION IN LESOTHO THE MOST OPEN PUBLIC ORGANISATION IN LESOTHO The Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences has no website or social media presence. The researcher had difficulties finding the contact details for the information officer. Lesotho Highlands Development Authority has an up-to-date website, is very active on social media and uses the platform to disseminate information. The organisation’s information personnel were responsive to requests for information. Therefore, the 2023 Golden Padlock Award goes to the Directorate on Corruption and Economic Offences. Therefore, the 2023 Golden Key Award goes to the Lesotho Highlands Development Authority. RECOMMENDATIONS y It is highly recommended that public institutions have active and up-to-date websites containing all the necessary information about their operations and contact details for their information officers. y Social media platforms should be interactive and regularly updated, particularly regarding activities that concern the public. y Information officers should have the necessary information at their disposal. They should be available at all times to respond to questions. 36