ZAMBIA h) The contact details of specific public officials? • i) A mechanism to request and receive a response to electronic messages and requests for information? • The website only has information on procurement procedures but no signed contracts. This information is only available on the Facebook page. Total Score: 9/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Ministry of Finance: 1. What is the current official debt position and revenue performance of the nation? 2. The Kwacha has been performing relatively well and has been quite bullish against the major currencies even with the invocation of Article 31. What measures has the Ministry put it place to ensure that this performance continues? 3. How far has the implementation of the e-voucher system gone and when should we expect it to be fully operational? 4. What policies have been put in order to achieve financial inclusion for the youth and women? 5. What benefits does Government expect from engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)? 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. 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? Additional Information • • Total Score: 2/20 5. Ministry of Local Government and Housing Category 1: Website http://www.mlgh.gov.zm/ The website of the Ministry of Local Government and Housing is not updated. The Ministry has no social media accounts. n = 20 1. Does this website contain up to date information? Yes No Partial • 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? 106 • Additional Information