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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 Yes With the adoption of the development programs within the competencies of the council of the municipality of Kochani, it is considered that the decision for the program implementation has been reached. Inspector for communal activities of the municipality of Kochani 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes At the moment, is not being carried out public procurement process. Secretary of the Municipality of Kochani 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Within the framework of the project is created a crisis group, within which, in addition to community members, relevant representatives of the Municipality, the Council, and PCE Vodovod participate. In March 2023, at least 3 - meetings took place. CCD Svetla Idnina Kochani Project coordinator 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The municipality does not have a specific plan related to the monitored issue. It is expected that in 2023, the municipality will approach the elaboration of an action plan for the Roma community. Independent Referent for relations with ethnic communities in Kochani Municipality 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A There is no need to fulfil prerequisites because it is a matter of the primary competence of the municipality. Advisor for the environment Municipality of Kochani 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Field activities to clean up the landfills are visible, the locations are being arranged at children's playgrounds and cooperation with the PCE has improved in the section of the exercise of competencies. Independent Referent for relations with ethnic communities in Kochani Municipality 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Yes, field activities have started, can be recognized often teams from the municipality and the utility company as carrying out communal hygiene activities in the field. Secretary of the Municipality of Kochani 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget. The municipality with CSOs is developing projects through which will be provided funds for specific and sustainable activities and results. Secretary of the Municipality of Kochani 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes PCE Vodovod, as the only company, has scarce resources, including machinery, but also workers to deal with problems with municipal waste, problems with damaged sewage, illegal landfills, etc. Director of PCE Vodovod Kochani 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Given that it is the primary competence of the municipality, this problem is constantly a priority. Secretary of the Municipality of Kochani 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A Secretary of the Municipality of Kochani 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо Possible reasons are: Lack of financial resources, lack of human potential, lack of mechanization, too much waste low awareness among citizens in the community about waste management Inspector for communal activities -
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 Information regarding the status of the project is available on the website of the Center for Community Development Svetla Idnina, which also monitors the project. https://www.facebook.com/Kocani232?mibextid=ZbWKwL 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 Information regarding the status of the project can be obtained via a request for access to public information, however there is no information on whether any have been submitted regarding the status of the project for this issue. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 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 shares information about the project in frequent meetings, such meetings, often take place in the Roma community as well. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The Municipality of Kochani is an open Municipality and information can be obtained for any issue that is under its authority. The project team of Svetla Idnina, which works on this project, is in daily informal communication with the Municipality Secretary of Kochani Municipality Svetla Idnina project team -
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 The citizens are participating in the crisis group, supported by the mayor. The decisions from the group are accepted and are part of the municipality's programs. Secretary of Kochani Municipality 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо In March, no new initiatives regarding the monitoring issue. Independent referent for relations with ethnic communities 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо The municipality is working to raise awareness among citizens regarding that issue, but there is still a lot of work to achieve the desired level (concerning hygiene in the city) Independent referent for relations with ethnic communities 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 March, no public events took place regarding the issue. The municipality is focused more on fieldwork, whereas CCD Svetla Idnina organized a guerilla action by visiting the uncleaned landfills in Kochani and appealing to the authorities to take measures Secretary of Kochani Municipality https://www.facebook.com/Kocani232/videos/250785164048901/ 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо The municipality still does not have software or a program for electronic participation, on the website there is an option to report a problem, but it is not yet well promoted and used by citizens. Secretary of Kochani Municipality https://kocani.gov.mk/%d0%ba%d0%be%d0%bd%d1%82%d0%b0%d0%ba%d1%82/ 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality of Kochani organizes open days for citizens, but there is no information on whether this issue in March was raised. Secretary of Kochani Municipality 4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes CCD Svetla Idnina has submitted several initiatives relating to the monitored issue Secretary of Kochani Municipality
Initiative for better living conditions and environment improvement in the Roma community in Kochani
This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the 2021 election promise related to “Improved living conditions of the Roma community in the Municipality of Kocani through increased waste collection and creation of recreational green areas for young and elderly people”. Community mobilization activities will include: citizen survey; creation of citizen task force aimed to monitor the activities of the local self-government related to the electoral promise; three-party agreement (NGO, Mayor and public enterprise for communal hygiene) including an action plan for implementation; guerilla actions and press conferences.
The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to maintenance of cleanliness in public areas in the Roma community in the municipality of Kochani.
Implementer
Centеr for community development Svetla Idnina Kochani
Location
Kochani
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active