How realistic are election promises?

This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the electoral promise related to the reconstruction of а street along the coast of the Ohrid Lake which is one of the most frequented places by citizens and tourists. Monitoring will also include the degree of transparency of the local self-government which is an integral part of the assumed responsibility to perform public function. Community mobilization activities will include: production of video materials; public opinion survey; debates and public event.

The local monitoring topic is the reconstruction of the second section of Turistichka Street in Struga.

Implementer
Mountaineering club KAB STRUGA 2017
Location
Struga
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

  • 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
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Request for free access to information of public character
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) No. From the response received from the municipality through a request for free access to information of public character were informed that the second part of "Turistichka" street, the segment from Stara Apolonia to Euro Hotel is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, and from Euro Hotel to the Sateska River is under the jurisdiction of the Public Enterprise for State Roads.
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Request for free access to information of public character
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Request for free access to information of public character
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A Request for free access to information of public character
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes The street is still a priority as per the request for free access to information of public character
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc.
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown
  • 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
      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
      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
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.)
  • 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
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc.
      4.3 Open days of the municipality
      4.4 Citizen initiatives