Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Civic engagement for better future!

This Initiative will monitor the electoral promise to increase the kindergarten accommodation facilities. Community mobilization activities will include: organization of community forums to remind citizens and local authorities of the electoral promise; signing and submission of petition to the mayor and the Council of the Municipality of Prilep; creative/guerilla action to remind the mayor and the local self-government of the promised commitment to extend/construct three new pre-school facilities (kindergartens).

The subject matter of the local monitoring is the construction of pre-school facilities.

Implementer
Association for Legal Education and Transparency L.E.T. Station Prilep
Location
Prilep
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 Yes Only in regard to the kindergarten in Tochila which is in the final stage. No postponements for the two other kindergartens. The space originally planned for the kindergarten in Kuzman 2 has been sold for the construction of two new buildings. https://republika.mk/vesti/makedonija/jovchevski-novata-gradinka-koja-e-vo-zavrshna-faza-kje-zgrizi-nad-250-dechinja-od-prilep/ Onsite information was obtained by way of contact with the citizens of Kuzman 2, in which a private investor has begun utilizing the space for the construction of two new residential buildings. The citizens have informed us that the construction of a kindergarten and a regional school has been continuously promised for the past 30 years in their settlement, but unfortunately no political authority has fulfilled this promise. Now they are certain that it will never fulfilled, given that new residential buildings are already being constructed in this location.
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо Regarding public procurement, there are no calls on the kindergarten in Tochila, but the director of the kindergartens stated that a call will be issued for the procurement of toilet partitions and didactic materials, this was also confirmed by the Mayor. https://e-nabavki.gov.mk/PublicAccess/home.aspx#/notices https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes On April 12, 2023, the Minister of Labor and Social Policy alongside the Mayor visited the kindergarten in Tochila, they promised construction completion as well as its opening by the end of the summer. MTSP delivered the equipment for the kindergarten https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/ https://mtsp.gov.mk/pocetna-ns_article-trencevska-opremata-za-gradinkata-vo-tocila-e-dostavena-ostanuva-opshtina-prilep-da-gi-otstrani-nedo.nspx
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо There is no public information available regarding a prepared implementation plan. The kindergartens in Kuzman 2 and KochoRacin received responses to their requests for access to public information and discovered were not envisioned the pre-election plans. The Response to the Request for Access to Public Information
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо On 01.04.2023 the director of the kindergartens stated that it is necessary to place partitions and cabins in the toilets, to construct a fence and provide didactic materials. This was also confirmed in the Mayor's press release on April 12th. Press release of the director of the kindergarten "Our Future" after the creative action of Stanica P.E.T. https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The plan has not been publicly announced, but according to the last statement of the kindergartens' director, the municipality had already established a contract for a fence around the building, which was also confirmed by the Mayor's statement on April 12 https://www.prilep.gov.mk/category/oglasna-tabla/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The construction of the kindergarten Tochila is completed. The other two are not mentioned. The Municipality must now provide the didactic materials, build a fence, place partitions in the in the toilets and hire a new staff. https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The mayor stated that so far, the debt has been paid in an amount of 37 million denars, whilst the total investment cost is 144 million denars, which means there is a lack of funds intended for the renovations. https://infokompas.com.mk/2022/11/03/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%80%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD/
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes In the kindergartens' director statement: the equipment is provided by MLSP, but there is a lack of didactic materials for the construction of the fence and the partitions and cabins for the toilets. The other two kindergartens are not mentioned. https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The kindergarten project in Tochila has been envisioned in the Budget of 2023. However, the kindergartens in Kuzman 2 and Kocho Racin are not envisioned in the 2023 Budget, according to the Municipality's response, they were not included in the plan. The Response to the Request for Access to Public Information https://www.prilep.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sluzhben-glasnik-br.14.pdf https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project for the kindergarten in Tochila has not been canceled, the construction of the other 2 kindergartens has not begun. /
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо In the latest press release of the director "Our Future", she stated that it is necessary to install partitions and cabins in the toilets, to make a fence around the facility and that the Municipality should provide didactic materials as well as new staff. https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/

  • 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 Yes After a long break, after the creative action of Stanica P.E.T., the Mayor and the Minister of Labor and Social Policy held a press conference on April 12 in Kindergarten of Tochila and promised its completion and opening by the end of the summer. The Mayor's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/borchejovcheski/posts/pfbid02skLwZ6NkbyVcqkjCJLEi7wHWqkhZXsmZLoboUDsDWKgEvw3LeV4Syhv725F8tJMol https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      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 often used this as a way of obtaining information and regularly received timely responses from the municipality The mobilizers
      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 Only regarding the kindergarten in Tochila, the other two kindergartens are in stagnation, they are not envisioned for implementation. https://infokompas.com.mk/2022/11/03/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d0%b7%d0%b0%d0%b2%d1%80%d1%88%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d1%84%d0%b0%d0%b7%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0%d1%82%d0%b0- https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) N/A No available information /

  • 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 Nо Citizens are not involved in the decision-making processes regarding the monitored issue Citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes A petition was submitted within the project implemented by Stanica P.E.T. in February of 2023 for the fulfillment of the pre-election promise. Citizens Stanica P.E.T.
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes According to the mayor's statement, the kindergarten was built with funding from the local self-government, which suggests that the citizens also participated by means of paying local taxes. https://infokompas.com.mk/2022/11/03/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%80%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%84%D0%B0%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD/
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Nо The municipality has not held public events regarding this issue, however Stanica P.E.T. held an event to inform the public regarding the current status of the project and encourage the municipality to expedite the implementation of the election promise https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BF-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%BA%D0%B0-%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%87/
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо There are no other means of sending an applications apart from the contact form which can be found on the website of the municipality. Contact form on the website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/kontakt/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open days. The Mayor's Facebook post (https://www.facebook.com/borchejovcheski/posts/pfbid0qQK47kLwCjdkx3ybPKsHfu4hwqx1vBRRGxSWpokTG5cHkpRtEk7WAAk95AehLHpyl)
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо So far, no civic initiatives have been submitted regarding this issue. Citizens