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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 Although so far, no decision has been made to begin the implementation process of this issue, in March multiple potential locations for the center have been taken into consideration. The Youth Officer 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо For the time being, only preparatory activities are being implemented The Youth Officer 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No informative sessions were held with the stakeholders. The Youth Officer 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо A plan for establishing the youth center has not yet been prepared, however, interest has grown in the municipality for the implementation of this electoral promise. The Youth Officer 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Efforts are being made to fulfill the prerequisites, however, the municipality is engaged in their fulfillment as well as with the start of the project's implementation as soon as possible. Prospective spaces for the youth center are now being reviewed. The Youth Officer 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A There is still no concise implementation plan regarding the activities for the establishment of the youth center The Youth Officer 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible N/A There are no visible results yet, however, the plans regarding the preparatory activities have begun. The Youth Officer 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A No funds have been provided for this project in the budget of 2023, however, the municipality plans to begin the preparatory activities for the establishment of the youth center The Youth Officer https://www.prilep.gov.mk/donesen-budzetot-na-opshtina-prilep-za-2023-godina/ 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A The project is currently in the preparatory phase The Youth Officer 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The electoral promise remains a priority for the municipality and various means for implementation are being deliberated. There is a noticeable increase in interest in the municipality for the implementation of this electoral promise. The Youth Officer 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project is not canceled The Youth Officer 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stated start of the implementation process to have an occurring stagnation. The Youth Officer -
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 is currently no new information posted on the municipal website regarding the electoral promise. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/ 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 information falls under the category of information which can be obtained by submitting a Request for access to public information. In March, the organization did not submit such requests. The Youth Officer 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 transparent and open to sharing information relating to the monitored issue The Youth Officer 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The mobilizers conduct informal telephone calls with the Youth Officer multiple times a month, during which they obtain information in regard to the monitored issue. The Mobilizers -
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 decisions related to the electoral promise due to it not being implemented The Youth Officer 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо No civic initiative has been submitted on the monitored issue, apart from the initiative of the Youth Council, the organization monitoring the issue The Youth Officer 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо The implementation of the electoral promise has not yet begun, therefore the citizens cannot yet participate in any way. The Youth Officer 4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item: 4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums N/A The municipality did not organize any public events in March, apart from the Youth Assembly's constitutive session. The Youth Council held a public event to collect signatures for a petition to open the Youth Center https://mia.mk/story/%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BF-%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%BE-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%B5-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BC%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8-%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%B0-%D0%B8-%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%BA%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BD-%D0%BC%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B5%D1%82QDh https://www.facebook.com/YouthCouncilPrilep/posts/pfbid0wo9FhhZMdhNPV9xMLLe918vmRnU7Jp2w2kyRA1G8jmyAyivg4EuaqKWd8pZkSKr1l?__cft__[0]=AZWtB_maJ_nVvYA3Jn34KCRH8PkF5EusncjqzNejjEFLT5BqTSvR0JvIe_prTz2iI5aGLklIPl7F0fxMVuT6VBwnI0hqsLE0eMfif_N53SM0At_3Cscdbxlbp3g2ycc2TcKVHaCf1SnxW6uE3SX9FQaGMVlzeQTByCOxB1OGfTAWJH1n1hkgIq40iML-9McD6ucJm-wfC-7lLo5TRt-uO8Jg&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. N/A Apart from the contact page on the website of the municipality of Prilep, there are no other means for electronic participation https://www.prilep.gov.mk/kontakt/ 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality holds open days every Thursday, where citizens can go and ask questions, talk to members of the local government and get additional information and feedback. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gragjani-na-gradonachalnikot/ 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiative has been submitted regarding the monitored issue, apart from the initiative of the Youth Council, the organization monitoring the issue. The Youth Officer
Be the Creator of your Autonomous ZONE - Youth Center
This Initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the electoral promise related to the opening and operation of a Youth Center in the municipality of Prilep. This promise is not included in the 2022 Work plan and Budget of the local self-government. Community mobilization activities will include: drafting and dissemination of policy briefs on youth participation and involvement in the economic, social and professional life; public campaign about the importance of the Youth Center, public petition to the local self-government to remind them of the electoral promise and similar.
The subject matter of the local monitoring is the establishment of Youth Centre in Prilep.
Implementer
Youth Council - Prilep
Location
Prilep
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active