TANZANIA

n = 20

Yes

No

1.

Is there an official, who is designated to take and respond
to information requests?

X

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

Partial

Additional information

No information was given
because the officials could
not trace the information
request as the person who
received it was on holiday.

X

10. Was the information received clear and understandable?

Total score: 0/20

2. NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE FUND
CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS
http://www.nhif.or.tz/
The website contains important information like services, location, contact details and organisational structure. The
information is displayed in Swahili, which is commendable because it’s easy for local people to understand. The
organisation has X (formerly Twitter) and Facebook accounts, which are displayed on the website.
n = 20

Yes

No

Partial

Additional information

X

Working hours not indicated.

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?

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?

X
X
X

79

X
X

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