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 N/A The kindergarten has been constructed, but it is not operational. https://radiopela.mk/zapochna-izgradbata-na-novata-detska-g/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The procurement process for the kindergarten's construction has been completed, but the furnishing process is stagnating, and it is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. https://radiopela.mk/zapochna-izgradbata-na-novata-detska-g/
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Information regarding the construction of the new kindergarten has been shared through the local media. https://makpress.mk/Home/PostDetails?PostId=509353
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The plan is being implemented and construction is ongoing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq3Eq-vxEhg https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fuser-916541924%2Fradio-emisia-doizgradba-na-detskata-gradinka-vo-naselbata-tochila-nashe-viduvae-vashe-soznanie%3Fsi%3D9278e10807aa4077a705a4da902023bb%26utm_source%3Dclipboard%26utm_medium%3Dtext%26utm_campaign%3Dsocial_sharing%26fbclid%3DIwAR2OGMlawkNPFZfPrRM9rELlg_eKay4cOxmZ4AJDdTDP7eZGer3xCGEXn84&h=AT3trCL2vBNIw6rsRjfXdiWGVZbJz3_93eINbfKkokOP5zKUfJ1OOfA5reFlhcAl79TFXSPceXQpvpt7Ovpmj-vBUyNovRLig57YKa8xo4SUq30SmuFrM1R0WdQ6jRezkT8FzA
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The necessary construction permits have been obtained and the kindergarten has already been constructed. https://makpress.mk/Home/PostDetails?PostId=509353
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The kindergarten has been constructed, but it is not operational. https://makpress.mk/Home/PostDetails?PostId=509353
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The kindergarten has been constructed, but it is not operational. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq3Eq-vxEhg
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes In the budget for the year 2023, funds have been allocated for a portion of the kindergarten's required payment but not the total amount. The full amount is paid in instalments. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sluzhben-glasnik-br-14/
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Lack of funds. The amount is paid in installments. https://civicamobilitas.mk/vesti-od-go/detskata-gradinka-vo-naselba-tochila-vo-prilep-shto-pobrzo-bide-zavrshena-i-da-gi-primi-zainteresiranite-dechinja/
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо It is envisioned for the budget for 2023. The project remains a priority. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sluzhben-glasnik-br-14/
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо There is no such information. /
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо Lack of funds in the budget. https://kanal5.com.mk/se-bara-odgovor-koga-kje-bide-gotova-detskata-gradinka-vo-prilep/a565968

  • 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 The latest news on the topic is the announcement on the budget's adoption for 2023, which mentions the funds provided for the completion of the kindergarten. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/donesen-budzetot-na-opshtina-prilep-za-2023-godina/
      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 Yes. The organization responsible for monitoring the issue is Multimedia Press, it has also submitted a request for access to public information.
      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 with the stakeholders. Thus, the organization which monitors the issue held meetings with the Deputy Mayor and the Councilor of LSG Prilep. https://civicamobilitas.mk/vesti-od-go/detskata-gradinka-vo-naselba-tochila-vo-prilep-shto-pobrzo-bide-zavrshena-i-da-gi-primi-zainteresiranite-dechinja/
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо 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 Nо Citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо There is insufficient information on the filed civic initiatives regarding this matter, apart from the Multimedia Press initiative, within the framework of this project. https://faktor.mk/gradinka-vo-prilep-cheka-15-meseci-da-bide-stavena-vo-upotreba
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Citizens, Civil Associations
      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 The municipality has not yet organized any public events on this subject. Citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо Although the municipality provides a large number of e-services, this topic is not included in that list. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/e-uslugi/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо There is currently insufficient information regarding municipal open days for this topic https://www.prilep.gov.mk/otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gragjani-na-gradonachalnikot/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо There is currently insufficient information on filed civic initiatives regarding this matter apart the initiative Get informed - act for change. /