ZAMBIA n = 20 Yes No b) A list of laws, Acts etc. issued within the scope of its powers? • c) Reports, policies, programmes? • Partial 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? Additional Information • 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 has the Ministry’s email address which can be used as alternative. Total Score: 6/20 CATEGORY 2: REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION The following questions were sent to the Ministry of Local Government and Housing: 1. How many local authorities does the country have as of January 2017? 2. How much revenue did the Ministry of Local Government collect from city councils last year? 3. Are there any policies that have been put in place to provide for accountability especially for constituency projects, such as the building of feeder roads? If yes, kindly highlight the policies. 4. What criteria does your Ministry use in issuing out liquor licences considering that most groceries sell liquor in their stores? 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: 2/20 107