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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 no official decision as of yet, and the municipality is making efforts to digitize the services to the best of its ability. Secretary of the Municipality 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 Yes On February (8th), a tribune was held on mobile application promotion. Mobilizers from the organization Center for Sustainable Community Development 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо There is no official implementation plan Municipal administrator 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes There is an IT officer who works for the digitization of services in the municipality, there is a work officer in the diaspora office, there are trained administrators. Municipal administrator 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes A diaspora office is open, and cooperation with MISA is established to enable the diaspora to use e-services. An administrator has been appointed to administer the application portal. Municipal administrator 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes A diaspora office is open, and cooperation with MISA is established to enable the diaspora to use e-services. There is the progressive promotion of the e-services on the municipality's website and social media. Municipal administrator 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Due to the energy crisis, there is a lack of investment and unpaid invoices for city lighting and no funds for digitization, even though the mayor promised a quick introduction of public wireless internet and air quality measurement instruments. Mayor 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо There is no lack of prerequisites apart from financial resources. Mayor 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The electoral promise remains at the top of the Municipality's priorities, and now there are higher priorities, and the activities flow slowly. However, the Municipality continues working in this field and daily increases the number of e-services. Mayor 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо Not cancelled the project. Mayor 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The municipality considers that there is no stagnation, there are constant activities, but they believe that digitalization is a long-term process. Mayor -
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 on the website of the municipality of Debar, the 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 for access to public information. Mobilizers, Associations 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. Municipal administrators 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, meetings with the mayor, etc. Municipal administrator, citizens, mayor, associations, companies -
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 your ideas, there is a link that will lead you to the municipal budget proposal but does not directly correlate with this issue. the website of the municipality https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/) and Facebook fan page of the municipality (https://m.facebook.com/MunicipalityofDebar/posts/2536211373351526/?locale=hi_IN) http://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/buxheti/ https://dibra.gov.mk/2022/12/05/njoft 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No initiative was filed in February Municipal administrator 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо 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 Public debates took place, such as on February 8 introduction of the Dibra On application and a meeting with the USAID project on the digitization of municipal taxes. Mayor 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Website of the municipality, the application used for environmental problems clean dibra, and with the new application DibraON municipal taxes will also be digitalized very soon. Mayor http://cleandibra.mk/ https://dibraon.com.mk/ www.dibra.gov.mk 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality holds a meeting with citizens every Tuesday. Now and through the new application it will be possible to schedule a meeting with the Mayor, the website of the municipality of Debar (https://dibra.gov.mk/newmk/), interview with municipal administrator, citizens https://dibraon.com.mk/login 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо In February, there were no civil initiatives on the theme of digitization. Municipal administrator
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