ZAMBIA n = 20 Yes No 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 Asked if the information was for research purposes Total Score: 14/20 2. Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE http://www.elections.org.zm/ A very good website, dynamic and frequently updated with a lot of information. n = 20 Yes No Partial Additional Information s 1. Does this website contain up to date 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? s b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? s c) Reports, policies, programs? s s d) Budget and expenditure? s e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? There’s a section for tenders and procurement but nothing published currently f) Vacancy and employment procedures? s There’s a section for vacancies, but no jobs were advertised g) The name and address, telephone number, and the working hours of the respective institution? s Contacts are provided but not working hours s h) The contact details of public officials? s i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? Total Score: 15/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Electoral Commission of Zambia: 1. I would like to know how much the ECZ has spent on all the 17 by-elections since 2011? 2. How much does one by-election cost? 3. What preparations go into one by-election? n = 20 Yes No s 1. Is there an official designated to take and respond to information requests? (Please state title of officials in ‘Additional Information’) 2. Did the institution reply within 21 days? (If less than 7 please state in ‘Additional Information’) 3. Did the Institution respond to a request for information? Additional Information The Public Relations Department s s 109