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 The reached decision regarding this issue is that the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy will finance the construction of the nursing home in Kavadarci. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо There is no public procurement process yet. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes As for now, a meeting took place with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy about the possibility of MLSP taking responsibility for financing the project. As well in the past, meetings of the mayor took place with the Association of Pensioners of Kavadar https://kanal5.com.mk/sredba-trenchevska-janchev-se-razgoravashe-za-sorabotkata-megju-mtsp-i-opshtina-kavadarci/a567642 Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The competences of the municipality include, urban documentation preparation, the preparation of an urban plan, compilation of the technical-construction documentation, etc. So far there is nothing new on this issue Expert - an architect from the Municipality of Shtip who is in collaboration with the Municipality of Kavadarci on the project, Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Things have not reached this stage yet. Expert - an 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 Nо Not carried out activities from the implementation plan but only some preparations, such as meetings. Telephone conversation with the Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The project is still in the preliminary phase. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes One of the reasons the Municipality does not construct the nursing home itself is precisely due to the lack of funds in the municipal budget, which is why collaboration is sought with the Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. Information derived from several meetings with the Municipality, Secretary of the Municipality, Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A This project has not reached the stage where the essential prerequisite will be missing because its construction is still planning. 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, therefore cooperation with MLSP is sought to realize the objective. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project has not started with construction, therefore are no existing conditions for cancelling because of inspection or investigation. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The project does not stagnate in its construction because it has not started. 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 Yes There is no info on the website of the Municipality, but on several web portals on social networks, as well as on the profile of Mayor Mitko Janchev, the news about the meeting held between him and the Minister of Labor and Social Policy was shared. https://www.facebook.com/MitkoJanchev/posts/pfbid0YotRHBcHA8XVmYSHbT6QXb7sJsT1MTkbnpb6xneALEGbkLF2ZsCMfJVS93wfQGuZl?__cft__[0]=AZU_qUWoaQ4zEnftzaWsqt1QR5vRmAQLgMiSbQVNL_pssMHvSk1DSygliuxSX-iAAXnQGyhFWWC7BipRDMQUf44ID40BaAhAzb1dA3wiP9VbkmrdSuVHqz8xY8Lyz8WGFnQ_JswlI2CUURC3cW3r3rESWuzXduDFIkTR0CAExVX3yxgR5oy4ReFqzGLF70qJLCSCDIP4hZvaOhMV26Gjir2a&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R https://narodenglas.com/%D0%B2%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B0%D1%82%D0%B0-%D1%9C%D0%B5-%D1%84%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%B8%D1%80%D0%B0-%D0%B8%D0%B7%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B1%D0%B0-%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BC-%D0%B7/
      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 experience, 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 So far, our experience regarding shared information from the municipality has been positive. Meetings with the municipality were held in a very short time following a previous official request. Information is shared Past experiences of the team monitoring the issue
      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 Skopje

  • 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 of Kavadarci, where it presented them with a project idea for the nursing home and its function, and the Association participated with its additional proposals. Association of pensioners, Junior associate for preparation and analysis of projects 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, which was approved by the municipality. 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 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 In March, no public events took place on this issue. Previously, a meeting took place with the pensioners and informational meetings with ESI NELIS, but that's all. Association of pensioners, ESI NELIS
      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, but has not yet been used 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 Junior Associate for project preparation and analysis in the Municipality of Kavadarci, Pensioners Association