SWAZILAND n = 20 Yes No Additional Information 8. Did the institution disclose information about its operations, budgets, structure etc. s 9. Did the institution acknowledge your request for information within 7 days? s The request was acknowledged on the same day it was made 10. Was the information received clear and understandable? s The information was very clear and understandable Total Score: 18/20 7. Elections and Boundaries Commission (EBC) CATEGORY 1: WEBSITE http://www.gov.sz/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=366&Itemid=343 There is no current information on the website. There is some information on elections, but there is no current report on the activities of the EBC. n = 20 Yes No Partial s 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Additional Information Such information has to do with the rules and conduct of elections but not current news on the elections 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 d) Budget and expenditure? s e) Information about procurement procedures, signed contracts? s f) Vacancy and employment procedures? s g) The name and address, telephone number, and the working hours of the respective institution? s s h) The contact details of public officials? i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? No information on working hours s Total Score: 9/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Part 1: Request for written information The following questions were sent to the EBC: 1. Does your office have an information desk? 2. Does your office have a website? 3. If so, how often is your website updated? And who is in charge of your website? 4. Following the successful elections in 2013, has the Commission compiled and made public its report? 5. What steps is the Commission taking in order to close the gender disparity or gap in the legislature? Is the Commission committed to implementing section 86 of the Constitution? If so what steps are being taken to implement this provision? 6. How do you promote access to information, so that citizens can be informed? 84