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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 N/A The electoral promise commenced with implementation even before this initiative. Mobilizers from the KRIK organization 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The pre-election promise will be fulfilled via donations. "Biotec" has constructed 2-wo sensory rooms via their donation. The 3-rd one is supported by the "Be IN, be Inclusive, be Included" initiative, implemented by "Step by Step," ""Inclusive," and MES. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The municipality continuously holds informative meetings seeking collaborators and donators. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda. 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes Efforts are being made to find donors from the business sector and to collaborate with the Ministry of Education and projects supported by the EU. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda. 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The fulfillment of the pre-election promise commenced with its implementation in May 2022. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Nо During the reporting period, the Municipality of Kiselа Voda did not undertake any new activities for sensory rooms that have been implemented. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes During the current mayor's tenure, three sensory rooms have been built. For complete equipment of all schools with sensory rooms, it is necessary to construct them in two other schools. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Sensory rooms will be implemented through donations due to insufficient funding in the budget. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо All prerequisites within Kisela Voda Municipality have been met. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Implementing sensory rooms and improving conditions for children with disabilities in primary schools in Kiselа Voda is a priority for the municipality. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project has not been halted; active efforts are being made to find donors for the project's completion. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The implementation of the pre-election promise is in progress. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php -
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 Yes Information about the construction of sensory rooms can be found on the municipality's official website. They are published after the construction has been completed. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba 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 mobilizers from the organization KRIK submitted a request for free access to public information, and they received a response in return. CYA KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue 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 CYA KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Information is shared through the Viber group of Kisela Voda Municipality. https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQBKVmsL9JsoXE4QRUFhgKbAe4JFnoVHwWaqANpBRSF2mF1h5kNcug5Bl3ZBhXIU&lang=en&fbclid=IwAR2ayfypHFYZFjJeVf0tp8latdUveI_CMGqZNaIPLxmXtVUEn7rkzGcmzVc -
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 construction process of the sensory rooms involves the participation of parent councils as well as parents of children with disabilities. Inclusive teams in primary schools Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Did not file civic initiatives regarding the issue. Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Some parents of children with disabilities participate with donations for sensory room constructions in some primary schools. Adviser in Kisela Voda Municipality 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 The municipality assisted in the realization of the public event "Come to the Picnic" organized by the CYA KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue. http://krik.org.mk/en/%D0%B4%D0%BE%D1%98%D0%B4%D0%B8-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%B8%D0%BA%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA-%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%B2%D1%80%D1%88%D0%B5%D0%BD-%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BD-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86/ CYA KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes On the municipal website, citizens can choose a designated topic and participate in discussions or report problems in the "Ask a Question" section. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii 4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо In April, there were no open days of the municipality Official website of the municipality www.kiselavoda.gov.mk 4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо During the monitored period, citizens did not submit any initiatives for the construction of sensory rooms in primary schools Representative for Relations with Civil Society Organizations from the Municipality of Kiselа Voda
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