Ranking Methodology
The National Freedom of Information ranking is based on the MDAs compliance to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act of 2011. Points are assigned to MDAs based on Three main parameters, Proactive Disclosure, Level of Responsiveness to request for information and Level of Disclosure
Total Points 100
60 Points
Proactive Disclosure
20 Points
Level of Responsiveness
20 Points
Level of Disclosure
Color Codes
40 - 60
20 - 39.99
0 - 19.9
Proactive Disclosure
13.3 - 20
6.6 - 13.3
0 - 6.6
Level of Responsiveness
13.3 - 20
6.6 - 13.3
0 - 6.6
Level of Disclosure
Proactive Disclosure Details
Proactive Disclosure Points are calculated based on the presence of the following information on MDAs websites
- Information relating to the receipt or expenditure of public or other funds of the institution 5 Points
- the names, salaries, titles, and dates of employment of all employees and officers of the Institution 5 Points
- the name of every official and the final records of voting in all proceedings of the institution 5 Points
- Files Containing applications for any contract, permit, grants, licenses or agreement. 5 Points
- Reports, documents, studies, or publications prepared by independent contractors for the institution 3 Points
- A description of the organization and responsibilities of the institution including details of the program and functions of each division, branch and department of the institution 4 Points
- Materials containing information relating to any grant or contract made by or between the institution and another public institution or private organization 3 Points
- Details of FOI Desk Officers 10 Points
- Details of FOI Trainings 10 Points
- FOI Annual Report 10 Points
Level of Disclosure Details
- 100% of the requested information provided 20
- above 80% and less than 100% of the requested information provided 15
- above 50% and less 80% of requested information 10 Points
- above 20% and less 50% of requested information 5 Points
- less than 20% of requested information provided 2 Points
- No Response or No Information Provided (0) 0
Level of Disclosure Details
- Response within 7 Days20
- Response within 8 to 14 Days 15
- Response Withing 15 days and above 0
- No Response 0
- Request Applicants to pick up response 0