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 The main focus in January was the initiative's promotion, and communication with the stakeholders, panel discussions, etc., to emphasize crucial needs. Despite the big promises which were made, the nursing home is not included in the new program for 2023 . The website of the Municipality in which the new program is published. https://kavadarci.gov.mk/za-kavadartsi/programi-na-opshtina-kavadartsi/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A No such process is being implemented due to the fact that the project is not included in the program for 2023 Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held No official and significant meetings have been held on this matter Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci Kavadarci Pensioners Association
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) No prerequisites have been provided at this initial phase. Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A An implementation plan has not yet been prepared, but a location is already envisioned. Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible N/A The project has not been envisioned for implementation in the 2023 program Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci The public and the Pensioners Association pf Kavadarci
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A The project has not been envisioned for 2023 Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A The project has not been envisioned for 2023 Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes The project has not been envisioned for 2023 Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A The project has not yet begun Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in 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 been envisioned for 2023 Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in 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 The program is publicly available on the municipality's website, but information on this matter cannot be found. The municipality's website https://kavadarci.gov.mk/za-kavadartsi/programi-na-opshtina-kavadartsi/
      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 When the mobilizers conversed on the phone with the Head of the Department for regulation and disposition of land construction, they were advised to request all the necessary information by submitting a request for access to public Information. 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 mobilizers held a meeting with the municipality shortly after receiving an official request. Local mobilizers from the ESI NELIS organization, Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Before the official meeting in the municipality, the mobilizers received information by conversing on the phone with a representative from the municipality Phone conversation with the Head of the Department for regulation and arrangement of land construction
  • 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 on the construction of the nursing home has been submitted by the Pensioners Association The Pensioners Association Junior associate for the 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 Pensioners Association have submitted the initiative on the construction of the nursing home, which was in turn approved by the Municipality of Kavadarci Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A The project has not been envisioned for 2023 The municipality's website https://kavadarci.gov.mk/za-kavadartsi/programi-na-opshtina-kavadartsi/
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums They are envisioned for after the launch of the project Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Such possibilities can be found on the municipality's website, but they have yet to be used for this issue Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci (https://kavadarci.gov.mk/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The municipality of Kavadarci does not hold open days regarding this issue The Pensioners Association Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The initiative submitted by the Pensioners Association of the municipality of Kavadarci Junior associate for the preparation and analysis of projects in the municipality of Kavadarci The Pensioners Association