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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 A formal and separate official decision to start the digitization of the municipality has not been adopted, but each sector in the municipality is making efforts to digitize services as much as possible and use digital methods to improve work. The administrator of a municipality 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо According to the needs of daily activities in the municipality, schools and PUCs procure digital equipment i.e. IT & surveillance equipment, smart boards, Wi-Fi antennas, etc., but no procurements for digitizing the municipality (hardware and software etc) Department of Finance and Budget 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Regular meetings with stakeholders are held, but in April, due to Ramadan fasting and holidays, no larger event is organized, only direct meetings with citizens during daily activities. The administrator of a municipality 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо There is no official implementation plan, but the municipality considers that electoral promises are being realized; however, digitization is a lengthy process and more time is needed for complete implementation. The administrator of a municipality 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The municipality is ready to adopt every digital novelty; it has the personnel, and in every new activity, the priority is the use of new technologies. The administrator of a municipality 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes In April, the Diaspora Office was visited by 10 individuals from the diaspora, who were informed about the services provided by the office. The municipality plans to apply for the installation of digital air pollution monitoring stations. The administrator of a municipality 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes In April, the telephone app. was installed by 52 people from the Apple Store & 48 from the Google Play Store. There are 7 registered issues with water supply and sewage, 3 issues with public lighting, 3 infrastructure issues, and 5 cleanliness problems. Community mobilizers 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes This month, the municipality is facing financial problems. The administrator of a municipality 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо Besides the lack of financial resources, all other conditions have been met The administrator of a municipality 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Electoral promises still remain high on the municipality's priorities, but there are higher priorities, and activities are progressing at a slower pace. However, the municipality continues to work in this field and daily increases the number of e-services. The administrator of a municipality 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо Activities are not halted, and all digital tools implemented so far are functioning, but in April, there is no new digitization in the municipality. The administrator of a municipality 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо There is no stagnation, but the nature of the activities requires more time for implementation and requires finances that the municipality currently does not have. The administrator of a 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 There are no new updates on the website of Debar Municipality. the website of Debar Municipality. (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 A response to each information request is provided within a maximum of 8 days according to the Law on Public Information. The administrator of a municipality 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 Information is shared through all activities taking place in the municipality and informal meetings with interested citizens. The administrator of a municipality 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Debar is a small town, and informal conversation is the main form of information sharing. The administrator of a municipality -
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 Citizen participation is a priority, and young people offer many ideas for digitizing the municipality, but there are no specific activities yet. The municipality plans to apply for projects with potential donors. The administrator of a municipality 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо In March, there are no new initiatives; we continue with the Debar On and e-Tax initiatives. The administrator of a municipality 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо There have been announcements, but so far, no contributions have been realized from citizens The administrator of a municipality 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 In April, there is no organized public event on the topic. The administrator of a municipality 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There is information from both applications, Clean Dibra and DibraON. The social media pages of the municipality and the PCU Standard are places where citizens participate with their comments. The website also has various e-forms for citizens. cleandibra, i DibraОН https://dibra.gov.mk/ https://www.facebook.com/MunicipalityofDebar https://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=nkp%20%2F%20%D1%98%D0%BA%D0%BF%20%22%20standard%20%22 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Tuesday, the municipality holds meetings with citizens. Now, citizens also have the option to request a meeting with the mayor through the application. Website of Debar Municipality (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/), interview with a municipal administrator, citizens https://dibraon.com.mk/login https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=mk.com.dibraon.app 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо In April, there were no citizen initiatives on the topic of digitization. The administrator of a 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