Monitoring matrix
| No. | Monitoring criterion | Status | Description & comments | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Implementation of the monitored measure | ||||
| 1.1 | Budget funds allocated in the municipality's 2026 budget for implementing the measure | No | As of now, no budgetary funds have been allocated in the Municipality’s 2026 budget, nor has this been mentioned in the report on the Municipality’s work during the first 100 days of its 2026 mandate. | 2026 report, meeting with the Mayor of the Municipality and minutes of the meeting, meeting with the lead candidate for the Municipal Council. |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | No public procurement procedures have been conducted or completed in relation to the construction of the Youth Cultural Centre. Eurothink obtained this information from responses to freedom of information requests submitted to the Municipality, as well as from meetings with the Mayor and the lead candidate for the Municipal Council. | Response to a freedom of information request; report on the first 100 days of the new Mayor’s term; meetings with the Mayor and the lead candidate for the Municipal Council, held on 18 September and 16 July, respectively. |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | No | Potential locations were considered, as noted in the first quarterly report for April–June 2026. The centre is now planned for Drachevo, near the cross monument, with three levels and facilities for young people, adults and pensioners. However, no further steps have been taken towards construction. Due to the location’s distance, the Biljana Belichanec Centre may also serve this purpose, given the existing technical conditions. | Meeting with the Mayor held on 18 September; minutes of the meeting with the Mayor; responses submitted request for public information. |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | To date, the only progress made towards constructing the centre is the selection of a location, which had not yet been determined during the first reporting period (April–June 2026). | Meeting with the Mayor held on 18 September; minutes of the meeting; responses to freedom of information requests. |
| II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality/institution | ||||
| 2.1 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) regularly shares information about the measure on its website and social media | No | No information has been shared regarding the opening of the Youth Cultural Centre in Kisela Voda, as no on-site activities, construction work or site preparations have commenced to date. | None |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | Yes | Eurothink received responses from the Municipality to all submitted freedom of information requests. Following receipt of the responses, Eurothink held a meeting with the Mayor, who stated that a location had been identified in Dračevo, near the cross monument, where a three-level centre is planned. The responses were provided by email, as requested. The Mayor also agreed to meet with Eurothink following its initial invitation. | Response to a Request for Public Information; Minutes of the Meeting with the Mayor. |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | No | During the meeting with the Mayor, Eurothink learned that she had conducted site visits to assess potential locations. She had also visited older residents, which led her to consider giving the planned centre in Drachevo a multifunctional purpose. | Minutes of the meeting with the Municipality and the Mayor. |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | The Municipality has not taken any concrete steps to involve citizens in decision-making regarding the implementation of the measure. However, discussions have been held with residents from different age groups and social backgrounds about rededicating the planned Youth Cultural Centre as a multifunctional space for young people, adults and pensioners. Meanwhile, part of the Biljana Belichanec Cultural Centre is envisaged for conversion into a Youth Cultural Centre, given the existing technical conditions. | Responses to Request for public information |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | Citizens have not initiated any efforts to participate in decision-making related to the measure. | Responses to requests for public information |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | No | As the implementation of the measure has not yet commenced, citizens have consequently not participated in any activities related to it. Eurothink has not organised any public gatherings, debates or forums. As part of the project activities, we held three meetings with youth civil society organisations: KRIK, the Youth Educational Forum (MOF), and the Volunteer Centre Skopje (VCS). Two meetings were held in July and one in September. The participants represented different ethnic communities, age groups and fields of interest, with a common focus on youth-related issues. | Responses to requests for public information; the municipality’s website |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | As the implementation of the measure has not yet commenced, citizens have not participated in any related activities through mobile applications, the municipality’s website or electronic forms. The municipality’s website provides an option to register and use the “Ask the Mayor” feature. Furthermore, in their responses to freedom of information requests, municipal officials stated that citizens frequently communicate directly with the Mayor and municipal services through social media. | Responses to requests for public information; the municipality’s website |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | Yes | Based on the response to the freedom of information request, we conclude that the municipality holds open days at least once a month, although these are in fact organised several times a month. To accommodate residents, the municipality usually schedules these sessions on Saturdays. The response also refers to field meetings with the Mayor and opportunities for residents to communicate electronically through the municipality’s website and social media channels, facilitating easier communication with local authorities. | Response to request for public information, web page of the Municipality, social media |