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to enforcement of legal provisions; and the extent to which the information covered by that legislation is being accessed by citizens or organized groups of citizens (that is, evidence that access to that information has, in practice, been improved). Data on implementation efforts were collected through collaboration with c ountry governments, World Bank country offices, and civil society organizations. In most cases, data were collected through interviews with relevant government officials and civil society representatives and through site visits to government offices. Additional communication with relevant officials was conducted for clarification of data (see table A.3).
Table A.3 Implementation Indicators for IAD and COI, Declaration Required Section 1: Management and Accountability 1.1
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Facilities Is a physical space designated for IAD/COI activities? What is the ratio of desks to personnel? Is the computer hardware less than 10 years old? (desktop, laptops, and/or monitors, etc.) Is the computer software less than 5 years old? (word processing, spreadsheet, and/or e-mail software, etc.) What is the ratio of computers to personnel? Is basic office equipment (computers, Internet access, photocopy machines, and/or printers) available for IAD/COI purposes? How often is Internet access available? (always, sometimes, rarely, never) Was outdated or broken office equipment replaced? Was outdated or broken computer hardware replaced? Was outdated or nonfunctional computer software replaced? Were all new permanent employees provided a computer and workstation? Data management Which agency is obligated to store the hard copies of completed declarations? Is there a procedure for storing the content of declarations electronically? Is oversight of the IAD/COI data management system assigned to a particular individual? Please identify the person who is responsible for data management. Is a physical space available for storing the hard copies of completed declarations? Is the physical space for storage of completed declarations capable of storing all hard copies securely? Are IAD/COI personnel aware of record-keeping procedures? Were declarations and related documents stored in the designated space? If not, please explain why. Was information from declarations stored electronically, hard copy, or both? (please select below) Personal background information of declarant Financial information of declarant Aggregate data for individuals Aggregate data for groups of public officials Did oversight of the records policy ensure that documents are properly kept? If not, please explain why.
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