Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Construction of a nursing home in Kavadarci

This initiative will monitor the electoral promise of the mayor related to “Creation of a modern and urban space to meet the needs of the elderly population in the municipality of Kavadarci” This promise is reflected in the 2022 municipality program. Community mobilization activities will include: establishing communication channels with affected stakeholders regarding the promise; survey and dissemination of the survey results via social and traditional media; public discussions with affected stakeholders and similar. The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the construction of home for elderly people with modern living conditions in order to meet the needs of elderly people for dignified life in Kavadarci.

Implementer
Association for European Social Inclusion ESI NELIS Skopje
Location
Kavadarci
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 It was decided that the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy will finance the construction of the nursing home in Kavadarci. The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо A procurement process is still not implemented for this project. The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes A panel discussion was held by the association ESI NELIS as part of the activities of the monitoring project, the municipality presented an initial layout of the rooms in the home, we were also informed that the collection of documents had begun https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mu3jkzCWwYDGc3AGWGTmZZ1FbQC2nagXyKu94v3MbShXoBYcsfyrrqswn8yCKB4Yl&id=100088576455569 Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The municipality presented the initial steps taken as well as the documents for the layout of the rooms in the home. The document was presented to the citizens and delivered to the project team. However, it is not yet finalized. Expert - architect from the Municipality of Shtip who is in collaboration with the Municipality of Kavadarci on the project, telephone conversation with the secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mu3jkzCWwYDGc3AGWGTmZZ1FbQC2nagXyKu94v3MbShXoBYcsfyrrqswn8yCKB4Yl&id=100088576455569
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Efforts are currently being made ensure the prerequisites will be met Expert - architect from the Municipality of Shtip who is in collaboration with the Municipality of Kavadarci on the project,
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The municipality has begun the process of collection and preparation of the urban-technical documentation necessary begin with construction. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CiSNbNWGHKDwc1kfoxEN1S33k5VWtJ7XzD5KRh2mkN9hespKVUjRTFLJUg8dTqYPl&id=100088576455569
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The project is still in the process of planning and completing the urban - technical documentation The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CiSNbNWGHKDwc1kfoxEN1S33k5VWtJ7XzD5KRh2mkN9hespKVUjRTFLJUg8dTqYPl&id=100088576455569
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The municipality lacks the funds for implementation, which is why in cooperation with MLSP, some activities are being implemented as preparation for the initial plans on the layout of the rooms and the collection of the urban-technical documentation Information obtained from several meetings with the Municipality, The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci, Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Efforts are currently being made ensure the prerequisites will be met The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The election promise remains a priority, the cooperation with MTSP was requested to implement the promise, the endeavors and efforts of the municipality are visible, after 6 months of monitoring, improvement is noticeable. The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci, A team of mobilizers from the ESI NELIS organization
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project has not begun with construction, therefore there it cannot be canceled due to inspections or investigations The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The project is not in stagnation The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci

  • 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 Nо There is no new information on the current status of this issue on the web portals of the Municipality, they are also shared on the FB profile of the monitoring organization Esi Nelis https://kavadarci.gov.mk/ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CiSNbNWGHKDwc1kfoxEN1S33k5VWtJ7XzD5KRh2mkN9hespKVUjRTFLJUg8dTqYPl&id=100088576455569 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02mu3jkzCWwYDGc3AGWGTmZZ1FbQC2nagXyKu94v3MbShXoBYcsfyrrqswn8yCKB4Yl&id=100088576455569
      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 According to the Esi Nelis Association, the municipality promptly responds to all requests for access to public information. A team of mobilizers from the ESI NELIS organization
      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 team monitoring the issue has had positive experiences regarding informations shared from the municipality. Meetings were held promptly with the municipality, following a previous official request. Information is shared with all interested parties A team of mobilizers from the ESI NELIS organization
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Prior to the official meeting held in the Municipality, the mobilizers had a telephone conversation with a municipal representative, during which information was shared in an informal manner. A team of mobilizers from the ESI NELIS organization

  • 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 municipality previously held a meeting with the Association of Pensioners in the municipality of Kavadarci, during which it presented a project idea for the home and its function, whereas the association participated by offering additional proposals. The Association of Pensioners in Kavadarci, Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes The association of pensioners in the municipality of Kavadarci have submitted an initiative on the construction of the nursing home, after which a meeting was held between the municipality and the Association of Pensioners Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо The project is implemented with the financial support of the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy alongside the Municipality of Kavadarci The secretary of the municipality of Kavadarci
      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 held public events, however, Esi Nelis held a panel discussion as part of the project's activities, attended by officials from the municipality, Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci The Association of Pensioners in Kavadarci, ESI NELIS https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02CiSNbNWGHKDwc1kfoxEN1S33k5VWtJ7XzD5KRh2mkN9hespKVUjRTFLJUg8dTqYPl&id=100088576455569
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо Electronic participation is made possible on the website of the municipality, however it has not yet been put to use for this issue. Website of the municipality of Kavadarci (https://kavadarci.gov.mk/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо The municipality of Kavadarci does not hold municipal open days Website of the municipality of Kavadarci (https://kavadarci.gov.mk/)
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The initiative submitted by the Association of Pensioners of the Municipality of Kavadarci, Initiatives of civic associations and associations for people with disabilities Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci, The Association of Pensioners in Kavadarci,