BOTSWANA 6. University of Botswana Category 1: Website www.mopipi.ub.bw The University’s website is functional with up-to-date and comprehensive information. There is no evidence of a social media presence, as the ‘Contact Us’ tab only contains traditional addresses. The FAQ section is empty. n = 20 Yes 1. Does this website contain up to date information? 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? The information on their budget was last updated in 2015. • 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: 8/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to UB: 1. How many applications for studies does the University handle at a given year and which discipline is the most popular? 2. Does the University disaggregate applications according to gender, age, and courses? If so, can we have access to the latest information? 3. How much does the University get from the Ministry’s budget? 4. How do you describe the relationship between the Ombudsman Office and the Government? 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? • The official responded to enquiries but as he relied on his colleagues he could not provide us with the information. The information was not provided at all. 17