ZIMBABWE 3. Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education Category 1: Website http://www.mopse.gov.zw/ n = 20 Yes No Partial 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information • In fact, the website was down for over half of the time period during which the survey was conducted. • Not updated 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? • b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? • c) Reports, policies, programmes? d) Budget and expenditure? • e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? • f) Vacancy and employment procedures? • g) The address, telephone number, and working hours of the institution? Not updated • Name, address and telephone number are available h) The contact details of specific public officials? • i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? • Total Score: 4/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education: 1) How much money was allocated to your Ministry in the current National Budget? 2) What is the total number of primary and secondary schools in rural areas? 3) How many teachers are currently employed by the Ministry? n = 20 1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests? Yes No Partial Additional Information • 2. Did the institution reply within 21 days? • 3. Did the institution respond to the request for information? • 4. Does the authority publish their procedures for dealing with information requests? • 5. Did the institution provide all of the information requested? • 6. Does the institution provide written reasons for the refusal of information? • 7. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. • 8. Did the authority provide information without questioning the aims and motivations of the applicant? • 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? • 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? • Total Score: 2/20 119