NAMIBIA n = 20 Yes No 6. Did the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? (If information was not refused, please contact institution to find out what the policy is in this regard – if they supply written reasons for refusal mark ‘Yes’) s 7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. s 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? s 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? s 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? s Additional Information Total Score: 18/20 6. Ministry of Health and Social Services CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE http://www.mhss.gov.na/ The website is useful and contains relevant information. It is up to date and well organised. n = 20 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Yes No Partial Additional Information s 2. Does the website contain the following: a) A description of its powers, as well as data on the organisational structure, the functions, and the responsibilities of the administration? s s b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? c) Reports, policies, programs? s d) Budget and expenditure? s e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? s f) Vacancy and employment procedures? s s g) The name and address, telephone number, and the working hours of the respective institution? h) The contact details of public officials? i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? Working hours not available s s Total Score: 15/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Ministry of Health and Social Services: 1. How many state hospitals are there in the country? 2. How many national health campaigns have been planned for 2014 and how many of these have been implemented? 3. What has been the biggest health scare in 2014? 4. How many nurses and docters are employed by the Ministry of Health and Social Services nationwide? 5. What is the budget for the 2014 financial year and how much is allocated for infrastructural development? 65