For fulfilled promises

This initiative will monitor the degree of election promise implementation related to the adoption of a 2022-2025 Municipal Strategy for cooperation with CSOs and provision of a budget for its implementation. Community mobilization activities will include: public debate with CSOs on the importance of the 2022-2025 Strategy for cooperation with CSOs; campaign and pressure on the local self-government to allocate funds for projects of public interest; capacity building for active CSOs in the municipality of Delchevo to monitor the performances of the local self-government through mechanism/tools for “free access to public information”.

The subject matter of the local monitoring is the drafting and implementation of a municipal strategy for cooperation with the NGO sector.

Implementer
Non-governmental organization KHAM Delchevo
Location
Delchevo
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 It's expected to be part of the municipality's program for 2023.
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no procurement requirement for this project.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held In the following period, are planning meetings with all NGOs and the mayor of municipality of Delchevo. Non-governmental organizations
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item The project has not yet started. The program of the municipality for 2023 is expected.
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) The project has not yet started. The program of the municipality for 2023 is expected.
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan The project has not yet started. The program of the municipality for 2023 is expected.
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible The project has not yet started. The program of the municipality for 2023 is expected.
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Strategy adoption does not require a large budget, so we consider that it will not be a large financial burden that needs planning.
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites All prerequisites are met.
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project is still a priority. The program for 2023 is in the preparation phase.
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes At the moment, there is not enough information why the project hasn't yet started with implementation.
  • 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 Website of the municipality of Delchevo
      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 Mobilisers have submitted a Request for Access to Public Information to the municipality, waiting for the response.
      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 Citizens, organizations
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes 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 Citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Citizens
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums So far, there have been no public events related to this issue. Non-governmental organizations, citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Website of the municipality https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality has a public calendar of host days available on its website Website of the municipality https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/rasporedot-za-priemni-denovi-za-rabota-so-stranki-i-odrzhuvane-na-sostanoci
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The realization of this project is a civic initiative of the KHAM organization from Delchevo.