TANZANIA n = 20 Yes No Partial 1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests? 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. Did 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? • Additional Information • When contacting the institution, an Information Officer unaware of the information request provided his personal email address to receive the letter. The official never replied once emailed. • The website only detailed how one can request for information Total Score: 2/20 4. Ministry of Water and Irrigation Category 1: Website www.maji.go.tz The Ministry of Water website is well-packed with relevant information relating to the water sector. This website has nine navigation tabs on the home page, giving details of the Ministry’s functions and agencies. It provides details on projects implemented by the Ministry and its agencies. Social media sitess linked to the website include: an updated Facebook page, Twitter and Instagram account (though not updated). n = 20 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Yes No Partial Additional Information • 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? • 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: 15/20 80 • • • Only email address and telephone numbers are provided