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 facility is constructed but not put into operation. Visible in the field.
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The facility is constructed, and there is no need for public procurement. Visible in the field.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Since the facility was built, informational meetings have not been held. Citizens
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The facility is constructed. Visible in the field.
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The facility has already been constructed. The Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari has signed an agreement for inter-municipal cooperation with the Mayor of the City of Skopje, Danela Arsovska, for the ground floor arrangement of the sports hall. Visible in the field. https://www.facebook.com/100026013663031/posts/pfbid02ZKtdMrBjR6J4k8y6szsLv9B216X62b6dYCMJBT9ZXjUrFBvqcu4pMg6hMu4ineQrl/?mibextid=cr9u03
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A The facility is constructed. Visible in the field.
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The facility is constructed, and the sports hall is equipped indoors. Visible in the field.
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes In the Urban Planning program of the Shuto Orizari municipality, there is no specific item for sports and recreation with an emphasis on a separate budget for the sports hall. Answer received from the municipality following a Request for Access to Public Information.
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A No information.
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project remains a priority. The Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari has signed an agreement for inter-municipal cooperation with the Mayor of the City of Skopje, Danela Arsovska, for the ground floor arrangement of the sports hall. https://www.facebook.com/100026013663031/posts/pfbid02ZKtdMrBjR6J4k8y6szsLv9B216X62b6dYCMJBT9ZXjUrFBvqcu4pMg6hMu4ineQrl/?mibextid=cr9u03
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not halted. Visible in the field.
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The project is not halted. Visible in the field.
  • 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 new information about the status of the project on the municipality's website. 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 Two Requests for Access to Public Information to the municipality were sent and received a timely response. Mobilizers from the "Luludi" organization as submitters of Requests for Access to Public Information.
      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.) N/A There is no enough information.
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) N/A There is no enough information.
  • 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 There is not enough information from the municipality on this issue. Mobilizers from the "Luludi" have prepared a questionnaire for citizens, which is already being completed in the field. The analysis of the answers will obtain the answer asked. RWYA ,,Luludi''.
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A There is not enough information from the municipality on this issue. Mobilizers from the "Luludi" have prepared a questionnaire for citizens, which is already being completed in the field. The analysis of the answers will obtain the answer asked. RWYA ,,Luludi''.
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A There is not enough information from the municipality on this issue. Mobilizers from the "Luludi" have prepared a questionnaire for citizens, which is already being completed in the field. The analysis of the answers will obtain the answer asked. RWYA ,,Luludi''.
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums N/A There is currently not enough information
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. No possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s) 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/%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bd-%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is not enough information about submitted civil initiatives on this issue.