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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 There is yet to receive an official decision, however the municipality has acted on this issue. Municipal administrator 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо There is no procurement process Municipal administrator 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No meetings or conferences were held. Municipal administrator 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо There is no plan ready for implementation. Municipal administrator 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes An IT person is employed, who will work on the digitalization of services in the municipality Municipal administrator 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes An IT person is employed in the municipality, two options are set on the website: 1) report an issue with public lighting and 2) request for inspective surveillance, however, it is necessary to establish more electronic services. Interview with the administrator, the municipal website (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes There are already two links on the municipal website, which are, report a issue with public lighting and report a general issue https://dibra.gov.mk/ https://dibra.gov.mk/formulare-dhe-udhezime/ 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо There are no financial obstacles for the realization of the project Secretary of the municipality 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо There is no shortage of prerequisites at the moment. Secretary of the municipality 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The issue remains a high priority in the municipality, however, there are currently even higher priorities, and the activities are going slower than expected, but the municipality continues to work on this field and has increased its electronic services Secretary of the municipality 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо Not stopped Secretary of the municipality 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The municipality believes there is no stagnation, they expect the project to be realized on a central level by MLSG or ZELS, including the municipality of Debar Secretary of the municipality -
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 No information was found on the website of the municipality of Debar website of the municipality of Debar (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) 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 Based on previous experiences with these types of requests, the municipality will respond within 8 days to requests on public information. Previous experience 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 The municipality is open, companies, associations, foundations and embassies are interested, as well as young IT engineers. Currently there is work being done on the digitization of the municipality's financial sources as part this initiative, as well as w Secretary of the municipality 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Information is also shared via informal conversations, public gatherings, etc. Previous experience -
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 On the municipality’s Facebook profile, you can propose ideas in which there is a link that will lead you to the municipal budget proposal but does not directly corelate with this issue. http://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/buxheti/ https://dibra.gov.mk/2022/12/05/nj The municipal website (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) and the Facebook fan page of the municipality (https://m.facebook.com/MunicipalityofDebar/posts/2536211373351526/?locale=hi_IN) 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes The Center for Sustainable Community Development submitted an initiative personally 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо There is still no information on this kind of citizen participation Municipal administrator 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 The municipal budget proposal is being organized during November and December Community Forums used to take place, but not anymore. There are no forums directly related to this issue. Interview with the municipal administrator, citizens, non-governmental organizations, Call for proposals on the website of the municipality (https://dibra.gov.mk/2022/12/05/njoftim-12/) 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes It is only possible to participate through the website of the municipality. the website of the municipality of Debar (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality holds meetings with the citizen every Tuesday. the website of the municipality of Debar (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) Interview with the municipal administrator, citizens 4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes Through the citizen's initiative, cameras were placed on the landfill as a prime example. Secretary of the municipality
Debar ON, electronic citizen participation
This initiative will monitor the electoral promise for “Increased citizen participation in service delivery, as well as increased transparency, responsibility and accountability of the municipality and municipal enterprises by using digital technology”. Community mobilization activities will include: design and promotion of a telephone application that enables municipal residents and affected local communities to participate; sharing the results with local officials and utility enterprises and advocating for improved digitalization of communal services.
The subject matter of the local monitoring is the use of digital technology in the municipality in order to enhance its transparency and efficiency.
Implementer
Association Centre for Sustainable Community Development Debar
Location
Debar
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active