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 | According to the Official Gazette, 100,000 denars have been allocated for the measure. However, it could not be verified whether the same amount is included in the 2026 budget, as the budget is not available on the Municipality’s website and related email requests have gone unanswered. A municipal representative stated that the has been implemented continuously for the past seven years and is financed through annual budget allocations ranging from 100,000 to 150,000 denars. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 Official-Gazette-no.14-29.12.2025 |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | The measure is implemented neither through a public procurement procedure nor through a public call. Instead, it has been implemented directly under the Program on a continuous basis for the past seven years. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | No | The measure was published in Official Gazette No. 14 of December 29th 2025 within the Program for Activities of the Municipality of Gostivar in the Field of Equal Opportunities for Women and Men for 2026. At the moment, the measure cannot be implemented due to the malfunction of one of the mammography machines. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 Official-Gazette-no.14-29.12.2025 |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | According to the latest information received from the Municipality, no activities related to the implementation of the measure had commenced. The measure has been implemented continuously for approximately seven years, indicating an ongoing need for its implementation. It is intended for women over the age of 50, as well as women under 50 with a relevant medical history. According to the Municipality, approximately 70% of beneficiaries are Albanian, 20% are Macedonian, and 10% belong to other ethnic communities. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| 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 | During the reporting period, no news or information was published on the official website and social media of the municipality. | Official website of the Municipality of Gostivar https://gostivari.gov.mk/042/mk/pocetna Social media - Facebook |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | According to the latest information received from the Municipality, it responds to requests for access to public information; however, no such requests have been submitted regarding the specific monitored measure. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| 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 | The municipality is open to cooperation and holds meetings when there is expressed interest. To date, no interest from citizens has been recorded regarding this measure, except for a meeting held on April 22nd 2026, between NNWW President Olivera Eftimovska, Mayor Valbon Limani, and representatives working on the Program for Equal Opportunities for Men and Women. During the meeting, the municipality shared information related to the measure. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | During the meeting with municipal representatives, no specific information was provided regarding formal consultations with citizens during the development of this measure. However, this measure has been implemented continuously for approximately seven years, indicating an ongoing need for its implementation. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | During the reporting period, no citizen requests for meetings, consultations, petitions, initiatives, or other forms of participation related to the measure were received. No other forms of proactive citizen involvement in the implementation of the measure were recorded. According to the questionnaire’s findings, this may be related to limited awareness of the measure. Specifically, 54% of respondents had not heard about the availability of free mammograms, while 79.4% stated that they had not noticed any related information or activity during the previous three months. The survey was completed by 67 respondents, of whom 68.7% were women and 31.3% were men. Regarding age distribution, 11.9% of respondents were aged 18 to 29, 46% were aged 30 to 50, 33.3% were aged 51 to 65, and 10% were over 65. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 Link to the field questionnaire used to collect citizens' feedback: https://forms.gle/rGHoJtC9va4ZC281A |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | No | During the reporting period, the municipality did not organize any public events related to the measure. A panel discussion is planned for October, otherwise also known as breast cancer awareness month. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | According to information provided during the meeting with municipal representatives, the Municipality provides opportunities for electronic participation and communication through its website and digital channels. However, citizen interest and engagement in using these mechanisms remain very low. This applies generally to municipal programs and is not specific only to the monitored measure. Findings from National Network of Women for Women’s (NNWW) survey confirm this, showing that most respondents receive information about programs and measures of the Municipality of Gostivar through Facebook (57.1%), friends and acquaintances (36.5%), and local media (36.5%), while only 14.3% identified the Municipality’s official website as a source of information. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 Link to the field questionnaire used to collect citizens' feedback: https://forms.gle/rGHoJtC9va4ZC281A |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | No | During the meeting, it was not clearly established whether the Municipality organizes open days, however, it remains available for open communication with the citizens. The results of the field questionnaire conducted by the National Network of Women for Women (NNWW) show that only 17.3% of respondents who had attended an event organized by the Municipality of Gostivar stated that they had participated in an open day. However, this participation was not related to the specific monitored measure. | Minutes of the meeting with representatives of the municipality on 22.04.2026 Link to the field questionnaire used to collect citizens' feedback: https://forms.gle/rGHoJtC9va4ZC281A |