Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Sports hall of MSES Gostivar

This initiative will monitor the extent of completed reconstruction of the sports hall at the municipal secondary economic school (MSES) in Gostivar. This was part of the election program and reconstruction activities have been foreseen in the 2022-2023 municipal program for development. Community mobilization activities will include: meetings with the local self-government and the director of MSES Gostivar; workshop with stakeholders; statements and public outreach through local TV stations and social media.

The subject matter of the local monitoring is the reconstruction of the sports hall in the MSES in Gostivar.

Implementer
Association of citizens INTEGRATION OF THE ROMA - Gostivar
Location
Gostivar
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 Nо It is expected the municipality's development program for 2023 to approve in February. Head of Education Sector.
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо The development program of the municipality for 2023 still is not approved. Director of MSES Gostivar.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Meetings took place with the school board and the school council of SEOU Gostivar. Director of MSES Gostivar.
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо It is expected after the approval of the development program for 2023. Head of Education Sector.
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Previously, needs to form a group to lead the implementation of this activity. Head of Education Sector.
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Meetings took place with stakeholders and competent authorities. Director of MSES Gostivar.
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо Director of MSES Gostivar.
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The Ministry of Education is expected to help with the financial part for the reconstruction of the sports hall of SEOU Gostivar. Director of MSES Gostivar.
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes To vote on the development program of the municipality, part of which will be this item. Head of Education Sector.
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The issue is expected to be a priority in 2023 as well. Head of Education Sector.
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project has not been halted because it has not yet started with implementation. Head of Education Sector.
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The development program of the municipality is expected to be approved, as well as including this issue. Head of Education Sector.

  • 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 There is no public information about this activity. Head of Education Sector.
      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 Nо So far, there have been no requests for access to public information on this issue. Head of Education Sector.
      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 Interested parties can receive information about the project from competent persons from the municipality via telephone conversations and direct meetings. Head of Education Sector.
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо No informal information sharing this month. Head of Education Sector.

  • 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 Citizens are involved in the decisions related to the monitored issue via open days of the municipality. Director of MSES Gostivar.
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No formal or informal initiative has been submitted. Head of Education Sector.
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Head of Education Sector.
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Yes Public gatherings are held regarding the monitored issue. Head of Education Sector.
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо There is no such option. Mobilizers
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open days of the municipality, which it publicly announces in advance. Head of Education Sector.
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо So far, no civil initiative has been submitted on this issue. Head of Education Sector.