Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

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This initiative will monitor the level of implementation of the electoral promise related to the “shortage of kindergartens and lack of accommodation facilities for children”. Community mobilization activities will include: a series of radio shows with participation of target groups representatives; designing a video podcast and audio survey; signing an online petition related to the initiative for the construction of the kindergarten in the Tochila neighborhood in Prilep and similar.

The local monitoring topic is the completion of the construction of a kindergarten in the Tochila neighborhood.

Implementer
Association MULTIMEDIA PRESS Prilep
Location
Prilep
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

November 2022

December 2022

January 2023

February 2023

March 2023

April 2023

May 2023

June 2023

  • 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 The development program of the municipality of Prilep is envisioned for the year 2022. Official Bulletin No. 1 / 2022 Development program (pg.49) (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/sluzhben-glasnik-br.1.pdf )
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The process has already been implemented. https://radiopela.mk/zapochna-izgradbata-na-novata-detska-g/
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Partially. Information regarding the construction of the new kindergarten has been shared with the local media. https://radiopela.mk/video-za-pandemijata-jovanoski-ocheku/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2022/02/11/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b8%d0%bc%d0%b0-%d0%bd%d0%b5%d0%b4%d0%be%d1%81%d1%82%d0%b8%d0%b3-%d0%be%d0%b4-%d0%bd%d0%b0%d0%b4-300-%d0%bc%d0%b5%d1%81%d1%82/
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes Construction is underway and the plan is being implemented https://radiopela.mk/video-za-pandemijata-jovanoski-ocheku/
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The construction is already underway https://radiopela.mk/video-za-pandemijata-jovanoski-ocheku/
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Technical conditions for the realization of the project have been produced and the construction is in progress. https://radiopela.mk/video-za-pandemijata-jovanoski-ocheku/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The kindergarten has been built, but is not yet operational. https://radiopela.mk/video-za-pandemijata-jovanoski-ocheku/
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes A lack of funding subsists, the details of which will be presented in December, once a response is received regarding access to public information Request for access to public information
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A For the time being there is no information regarding this issue, is response is awaited regarding access to public information Request for access to public information
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The budget for 2023 of LS Prilep is not yet adopted. Website of the municipality of Prilep (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/)
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A For the time being there is no information regarding this issue, is response is awaited regarding access to public information Request for access to public information
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes For the time being there is no information regarding this issue, is response is awaited regarding access to public information Request for access to public information

  • 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 Website of LS Prilep (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/100-dena-opshtina-prilep/)
      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 In the upcoming months, we will submit requests to LS Prilep.
      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 https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sovet-na-opshtina-prilep-vishokot-od-60-milioni-denari-od-blok-dotaczii-se-prenamenuvaat-za-izgradba-na-detskata-gradinka-i-bazenot-vo-tochila/
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Informal meetings with target groups. 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 Yes Partially included Informal meetings with citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Citizens have not submitted an initiative, Informal meetings with citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Informal meetings with citizens
      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 Informal meetings with citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо This is not currently possible. You can only submit requests to the municipality for access to public information Website of LS Prilep (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/100-dena-opshtina-prilep/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality N/A There is currently no information on this issue
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A For the time being there is no information regarding this issue, is response is awaited regarding the request for access to public information