Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Youth are entitled to their space for sport and recreation

This initiative will monitor a specific issue related to the sports hall in municipality of Shuto Orizari. Even though the sports hall is constructed, it has not been opened and put into operation. Key community mobilization activities will include: round table with affected stakeholders and representatives of the municipality; local campaign to present the results of the monitoring activities and other activities aimed to exert pressure on the local self-government and increase the mobilization of the affected community.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the activities taken by the municipality to start the operation of the constructed sports hall.

Implementer
Roma Women and Youth Association Luludi Skopje
Location
Skopje, Shuto Orizari
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 hall has already been constructed and advances have been made on the exterior arrangement and its access Visible onsite
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no information regarding the public procurement process. The hall has already been constructed. Municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No informative sessions and meetings have been held with the stakeholders Municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The structure has already been constructed. Visible onsite
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Although the hall has already been constructed and advances have been made on the exterior arrangement, according to the mayor's response in the survey, the basic prerequisites for its commissioning are missing. Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Construction work is being carried out for access to roads, paths, nature, ground floor arrangement as well as the parking area around the hall, the interior of the hall is also furnished Visible onsite, the mayor
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The object is physically visible, the object has been constructed, the interior of the hall has been furnished. Municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The municipality has composed a planning budget, however there are insufficient funds for this intended purpose Municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari (round table)
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Yes, there are insufficient funds in the budget The mayor of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The hall remains a priority, the courtyard of the hall is being arranged, the parking lot has been constructed Municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not canceled The mayor of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The project is not in stagnation, but according to the mayor the opening of the hall is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, but according to the Council President, the handover has not yet occurred by the Government (Youth and Sports Agency) Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc

  • 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 information regarding the project's status on the website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari The website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      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 The requests were not answered completely and concisely, the following were received: Decision on adopted programs, urban planning program of the municipality of Shuto Orizari for 2022 and the sports and recreation program of the municipality for 2022 Two requests for access to public information were submitted to the municipality of Shuto Orizari by the Luludi organization which monitors the electoral promise
      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 organization which monitors the election promise has received information from persons with jurisdiction regarding the status of the promise, i.e., the municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari The Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje which monitors the election promise
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо The citizens of the municipality of Shuto Orizari do not have sufficient information, 123 (61%) of citizens responded that they were not informed on the status of the election promise Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc

  • 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 N/A According to the mayor's response in the survey, the citizens (sports clubs) are being involved, however 61% of the citizens stated that they were not at all informed regarding the municipality's opening of the hall Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо The citizens do not possess sufficiently information and this illustrated why they have not submitted any initiative to participate in the decision making processes Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      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 No public events were held by the municipality on the issue, but LULUDI held a round table on the topic on March 3 with municipal representatives, as well as a citizen gathering before the hall on March 29 with the request to make the hall functionable The mayor of Shuto Orizari https://www.facebook.com/romaNgoluludi/posts/pfbid02WRyYWz6u1huosBvh4sBce3ov3dyMbSDm3AUM7zES6j3X96hzHmFrtKCd9c22L2D1l https://www.facebook.com/romaNgoluludi/posts/pfbid0516SeQwpenWZssKgRqWzNWTu147if6dfUGBhSaJ2zKGd9UY7eELQ26VL6rqip2Tzl Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо This is not possible The website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., citizens can arrange a meeting depending on their needs. In March, no information is found on whether a discussion was held regarding the monitored issue. The website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiatives have been submitted regarding this issue Citizens