ZAMBIA n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information X 3. Did the organisation respond to the request for information? 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? Only verbally. X X 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? No information was provided. Total score: 8/20 2. DISASTER MANAGEMENT AND MITIGATION UNIT CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE ANALYSIS https://www.ovp.gov.zm/ The Disaster Management and Mitigation Unit (DMMU) has no website but operates under the Office of the Vice President’s website. However, it is very active on Facebook and X. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional information 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? X 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? X 9. The contact details of specific public officials? X 10. A mechanism to request and receive responses to electronic messages and requests for information? X X It only has the objectives of the unit. X Total score: 3/20 95