What is (not) completely done?

This initiative will monitor the implementation of the electoral promise related to the “establishment of sensory rooms and accessibility for children with disabilities” which is listed in the 2021 election program for the municipality of Kisela Voda. Community mobilization activities will include: online survey, interviews with affected citizens, campaign video, stand-up comedy event, round table discussion and similar.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to putting into operation the sensory rooms and improving the accessibility for children with disabilities.

Implementer
Center for Youth Activism KRIK Skopje
Location
Kisela Voda, Skopje
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 N/A The project has been launched and activities are being implemented. However, there is no public information on this matter. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no publicly available information on regarding the ongoing procurement process.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held N/A There is no publicly available information regarding any held meetings
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A There is no publicly available information regarding the implementation plan
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Two sensory rooms were built in two different schools. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Two sensory rooms were built in two different schools. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There are no funds intended for the equipment of the sensory rooms within the 2022 budget of the municipality of Kisela Voda, those are achieved through donations. Budget of the municipality of Kisela Voda (https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/content-data/Broshuri/budzet22.pdf)
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A There is no publicly available information regarding this matter
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The municipality has not yet adopted the budget for 2023
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown No stagnation https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00
  • 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 No information has been updated. The information regarding the activities to date from the website of the municipality is attached here https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3489-2022-12-09-15-08-03 https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/9-novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00
      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 N/A The mobilizers are preparing to submit a request regarding public information to the 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.) N/A Currently there is not enough information available on this issue
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Citizens
  • 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 N/A Currently there is not enough information available on this issue
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Citizens, civil organizations
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes The furnishing of the two sensory rooms was accomplished through donations Currently there is no official information regarding the donations
      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 Citizens can participate in public discussions on the municipality's website, (link attached) https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Citizens can participate in public discussions on the municipality's website, (link attached) https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii
      4.3 Open days of the municipality N/A The municipality does not have publicly available information regarding the open days of the municipality The municipality's website
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is no publicly available information on the civic initiatives regarding the implementation of sensory rooms in schools in Kisela Voda.