A chance for young people – Now!

This Initiative will monitor the realization of the electoral promise “Opening of a mini-industrial zone in the settlement of Podbregje” aimed at revitalizing the local economy in the municipality of Jegunovce and opening new jobs for young people. Community mobilization activities will include: field research; meetings with local self-government, lobbying, mobilizing the youth and the local population by reminding them of the promise and sharing the monitoring results; public debates with affected stakeholders.

The subject matter of the local monitoring are activities related to the opening of an industrial zone in the settlement of Podbregje.

Implementer
Association for Rural Development Local Action Group LAG SCARDUS v. Jegunovce, Jegunovce
Location
Jegunovce
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

  • I. Status of the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 Implementation
      1.1 A decision has been reached to start the implementation of the monitored item There is still no decision to start with implementation. Meeting with the Mayor
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The project has not started, and for this reason, is not been conducted the procurement execution process. Mayor and employee of Jegunovce Municipality
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held No meetings were held with citizens on that issue Meeting with Mayor
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes There is a prepared plan for implementation Meeting with Mayor
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes A land Cadaster permit is still missing Meeting with Mayor
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan The project has not started Meeting with Mayor
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible The project has not started Meeting with Mayor
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There are insufficient funds in the 2022 budget for this project Meeting with Mayor
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Land tenure legalization Meeting with Mayor
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project is still a priority, but there are no funds for implementation and it will be part of the annual program for 2023 of the municipality of Jegunovce. Meeting with Mayor
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project has not started Meeting with Mayor
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The reasons are known. Meeting with Mayor
  • II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality related to the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 Information about the status of the monitored item is available on the municipality's website and social network There is no information available about the promise on the website Meeting with Mayor
      2 Information about the status of the project is obtained through a Request for Access to Public InformationInformation about the status of the monitored item is obtained through a Request for Access to Public Information Yes A Request for Access to Public Informations can be submitted Meeting with Mayor
      3 Information about the status of the monitored item is shared with stakeholders by municipal officials (via e.g. interviews, focus group discussions, meeting requests etc.) Yes Open opportunity for cooperation Meeting with Mayor
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Direct contact with citizens through informal meetings Meeting with Mayor
  • III. Citizen participation in decision-making related to the monitored item

      Monitoring criteria Status Brief description and comments Source of information
      1 The municipality has involved the citizens in decision-making related to the monitored item There have been no discussions on this issue with the citizens so far. Meeting with Mayor
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item The project has not started Meeting with Mayor
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A (MK) Проектот не е започнат Meeting with Mayor
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums For now, the municipality has not arranged any public events for the inclusion of citizens on this issue. Meeting with Mayor
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There is an option on the website, a separate section to electronically submit a request or report a problem Website of the Municipality (https://opstinajegunovce.gov.mk/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality There are no municipality open days. (MK) Состанок со Градоначалник
      4.4 Citizen initiatives There is no citizen initiative on this issue. Meeting with Mayor