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

  • 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 sports hall is constructed, and work continues on the external arrangement and access to it. Visible in field
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A No information about the public procurement process. The sports hall is already built.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Citizens
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The facility is already built. Visible in field
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The facility is already build Visible in field
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Currently, construction works are being carried out for the access road, paths, greenery, landscaping arrangements and parking area around the hall, and the hall is equipped internally. Visible in field
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Currently, construction works are being carried out for the access road, paths, greenery, landscaping arrangements and parking area around the hall, and the hall is equipped internally. Visible in field
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget In the sports and recreation program, there is a planned budget for the maintenance and construction and maintenance of sports facilities, as well as for the support of sports clubs. Response to Public Information Request - Sports and Recreation Program
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Response questionnaire for institutions submitted by the Luludi organization - answers from the Mayor of the Municipality Shuto Orizari
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority For this period, as a top priority is a hall, the arrangement of the hall's courtyard is in process, and the parking lot is being built. The person responsible for urban planning of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. It is not stopped, the final construction is in progress. Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
  • 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 There is no information about the status of the electoral promise on the municipality's website. Website of the municipality
      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 answers to the requests were not complete and clearly, received: Decision on adopted programs, Urban Planning Program of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari 2022 and Sports and Recreation Program of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari 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 that monitors the election promise has received information about the status of the promise from competent persons, i.e. the person for urban planning of the municipality of Shuto Orizari. 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.) The citizens of Shuto Orizari municipality do not have enough information. According to the survey, 123 citizens answered that they were not informed. Analysis of the state of the sports hall's non-functionality in the municipality of Shuto Orizari.
  • 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 RWYA Luludi conducted a field survey among the citizens of the municipality. The field research took place by filling in a questionnaire. 198 answered questionnaires were received. Luludi organization field research
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Citizens are not sufficiently informed, and these are the reasons why they have not presented the initiative to participate in the decisions. Luludi organization field research
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources (MK) / Luludi organization field research
      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 took place on this matter. Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Website of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Friday, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, citizens can have a meeting depending on their needs. Website of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is not enough information about submitted civil initiatives on this issue