Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

It is no longer cold in my school

This Initiative will monitor several inter-connected electoral promises such as: reconstruction of the primary school “Brakja Miladinovci” in the village Pchinja and renovation of the facade of the primary school “Brakja Ribar” in the village Tabanovce as well as construction of a sewerage system in Tabanovce. Community mobilization activities will include: meetings with citizens from the village; mobilization of citizens on a peaceful protest; field meetings with citizens; public advocacy.

The local monitoring topic is the reconstruction of the Brakja Miladinovci Primary School in the village of Pchinja, as well as the construction of new sports grounds.

Implementer
Humanitarian Association Mother Kumanovo
Location
Kumanovo
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

November 2022

December 2022

January 2023

February 2023

March 2023

April 2023

May 2023

June 2023

  • 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 N/A The project is already in the realization process, the sports field in the school yard has been completed The mayor's FB post (https://www.facebook.com/MaksimDimitrievskiOfficial/posts/pfbid023a8pstH3jYnj2hyRLm3fv4QzBtYuNizwu7iDjHxrwbsHeNjrbqx4CNTrcshqazMql)
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A Submitted Request for access to public information on this matter Request for access to public information
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held N/A No information
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The project is part of the Development Plan of the Municipality of Kumanovo for 2022 In the section on Infrastructural Projects for educational facilities (p. 65 point 1, 3 and 7) Official Buletin no. 2 from 1.03.2022 AMENDMENT AND SUPPLEMENT of the Program Development Plan for the Municipality of Kumanovo for the year 2022
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The project is already underway
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The sports field has been built visible, social media, (https://www.facebook.com/MaksimDimitrievskiOfficial/posts/pfbid023a8pstH3jYnj2hyRLm3fv4QzBtYuNizwu7iDjHxrwbsHeNjrbqx4CNTrcshqazMql)
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The sports field has been built and is already in use visible, social media, (https://www.facebook.com/MaksimDimitrievskiOfficial/posts/pfbid023a8pstH3jYnj2hyRLm3fv4QzBtYuNizwu7iDjHxrwbsHeNjrbqx4CNTrcshqazMql)
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо In 2022, 2 972 749 denars are envisioned for the reconstruction of the school. in 2023, 1,200,000. And for the sports field, 1,972,960 denars. Development Plan for the of the Municipality of Kumanovo. In the section on Infrastructural Projects for educational facilities (p. 65 point 1, 3 and 7)
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A The project is already underway visible, social media, (https://www.facebook.com/MaksimDimitrievskiOfficial/posts/pfbid023a8pstH3jYnj2hyRLm3fv4QzBtYuNizwu7iDjHxrwbsHeNjrbqx4CNTrcshqazMql)
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The project is already underway and is still considered a priority visible, social media, (https://www.facebook.com/MaksimDimitrievskiOfficial/posts/pfbid023a8pstH3jYnj2hyRLm3fv4QzBtYuNizwu7iDjHxrwbsHeNjrbqx4CNTrcshqazMql)
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Yes The reconstruction has been canceled by the contractor, once a request for access to public information has been submitted, a response is expected on this matter Visible in the field
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes Through informal conversations with the students' parents, it seems no one was informed regarding the stagnation Citizens

  • 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 Nо Website of the Municipality of Kumanovo (https://kumanovo.gov.mk/)
      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 The Mobilizers have submitted a Request for access to Public Information for which a response is expected
      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.) N/A No information
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Residents have different informal knowledge regarding the project obtained via informal means Citizens

  • 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 Yes A request has been submitted by an informal group of women regarding the planning of the reconstruction of the school for the 2022 budget Humanitarian Association Mother, a participant in the request
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A Thus far, no initiative has been submitted, but the residents of the village of Pcinja will submit a request for the completion of the reconstruction of the school in the future. the residents of the village of Pcinja
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A No information
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums N/A No information
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо This is not possible for the time being Website of the Municipality of Kumanovo (https://kumanovo.gov.mk/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо There is no publicly available information regarding the municipality's open days Website of the Municipality of Kumanovo (https://kumanovo.gov.mk/)
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A No information