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

  • 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 nursing home in Kavadarci is not envisioned in the new program for 2023, given the contributions by the Esi Nelis association, by way of negotiations with the Government, a decision was made to gain funding for the project from the MLSP Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item A procurement process is not implemented for this project Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The municipality held a meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy regarding the prospect of the gaining funding from the MLSP for the project. https://kanal5.com.mk/sredba-trenchevska-janchev-se-razgoravashe-za-sorabotkata-megju-mtsp-i-opshtina-kavadarci/a567642
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item The competences of the municipality include, urban documentation preparation, the preparation of an urban plan, compilation of the technical-construction documentation, etc. Expert - 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.) Not at the moment, but the municipality will accelerate the activities in the upcoming period 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 Although the project is not envisioned in the Municipality's program, its implementation is planned to progress by gaining funding from the MLSP, the first coordinative and successful meeting with the Minister was held, which suggests a positive outcome. Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible 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 a 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 The project has not yet begun Secretary of the Municipality of Kavadarci
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The election promise remains a priority, therefore a cooperation with MLSP is sought in order 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 begun 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 has not begun 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 No information is found on the website of the municipality, but the latest statement was published on the Mayor's FB profile regarding the meeting with the Minister of Labor and Social Policy on the prospect of constructing a nursing home in Kavadarci. https://www.facebook.com/MitkoJanchev/posts/pfbid0YotRHBcHA8XVmYSHbT6QXb7sJsT1MTkbnpb6xneALEGbkLF2ZsCMfJVS93wfQGuZl?__cft__[0]=AZU_qUWoaQ4zEnftzaWsqt1QR5vRmAQLgMiSbQVNL_pssMHvSk1DSygliuxSX-iAAXnQGyhFWWC7BipRDMQUf44ID40BaAhAzb1dA3wiP9VbkmrdSuVHqz8xY8Lyz8WGFnQ_JswlI2CUURC3cW3r3rESWuzXduDFIkTR0CAExVX3yxgR5oy4ReFqzGLF70qJLCSCDIP4hZvaOhMV26Gjir2a&__tn__=%2CO%2CP-R
      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 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
  • 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 initiative for constructing the nursing home was submitted by the association of pensioners Pensioners Association, 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, 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 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 No public events were held regarding this issue in February. Citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes 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 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