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 | Funds have been allocated for the implementation of the measure, while a suitable location is currently being sought in Dracevo or Kisela Voda and preparations for its implementation are underway. No information regarding the specific allocated amount is available. The information was obtained during a direct meeting with representatives of the Council of the Municipality of Kisela Voda. | Meeting with councilors of the Municipality of Kisela Voda, written confirmation via email. |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | Further responses to requests for access to public information regarding this indicator are still pending, as the opening of the Youth Center was announced to take place in the near future. | Project team |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | No | No formal measures have been undertaken so far. However, as potential locations for the opening have already been identified, preparations for the implementation of the measure have begun. The opening is planned for 2026. Further details are pending a response to the requests for access to public information. | Meeting with councilors of the Municipality of Kisela Voda. |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | No concrete measures have been undertaken so far. The Municipality is currently only considering possible locations for the establishment of the center. Two locations are under consideration: the neighborhoods of Kisela Voda and Dracevo. | Meeting with councilors of the Municipality of Kisela Voda, written confirmation via email. |
| 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 publicly available information regarding the measure was identified on the Municipality’s website or social media platforms. The implementation of the measure through field activities has not yet begun. | Social media profiles of the Mayor, official website of the municipality, social media profiles of the council members. |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | Eurothink has submitted several requests for access to public information, for which responses are still pending. Upon receiving the requests, the Municipality contacted us to clarify the details of the inquiries and confirmed that responses to all requests would be provided. | Communication via telephone with the Head of the Mayor’s Office. |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | Yes | Eurothink held an initial meeting at the beginning of the project with two councilors from the Municipality. After sending an email, the Mayor’s Chief of Staff contacted us to coordinate the appropriate participants and location for the meeting. Similarly, after submitting requests for access to public information, we were contacted to clarify the details of the inquiries. | Meeting with representatives of the municipality in April. Phone contacts |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | Eurothink has not received such information. Responses from the Municipality are still pending through the submitted requests for access to public information. | Project team |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | Eurothink has not received such information. Responses from the Municipality are still pending through the submitted requests for access to public information. | Project team |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | No | No information on this matter has been received, and responses to the submitted requests for access to public information are still pending. During the reporting period, on July 1st and July 6th 2026, Eurothink held meetings with two youth civil society organizations registered in the Municipality of Kisela Voda to establish communication, exchange views on youth policies in the Municipality, and assess opportunities for future cooperation. | Information from meetings held |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | No such option exists. | Analysis of the website of the municipality |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | No | There is no publicly available information on this matter, and no response was received regarding the inquiry submitted to the municipal councilor with whom a previous meeting had been held. | Project team |