Encouragement and development of entrepreneurial spirit among youth in Mogila municipality

This initiative will monitor the extent of implementation the electoral promise of the mayor “Encourage and develop the entrepreneurial spirit among young people with emphasis on private initiatives and self-employment opportunities”. Community mobilization actions will include: two guerilla actions, public release and promotion of the monitoring results; youth actions; public event/ conference.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the municipal program/activities for education and professional guidance for young people and use of active employment measures.

Implementer
Association for International Youth Cooperation INTERAKTIV - Bitola
Location
Mogila
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 program for local economic development (LED) of the municipality of Mogila was received by the mobilizers through a sent request for access to public information. The issue at hand is also included. LED Mogila
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item There is no data regarding this matter at the moment
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Meetings were held with the youth from the municipality of Mogila Mayor
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A There is no information regarding an implementation plan
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A No information
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan No specific activities from the plan are being implemented Website of the municipality of Mogila https://mogila.gov.mk/ Facebook page of the municipality of Mogila https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%9E%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/100077251535980/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible There are no visible results regarding the implementation of the project Website of the municipality of Mogila https://mogila.gov.mk/ Facebook page of the municipality of Mogila https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%9E%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/100077251535980/
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget for the implementation of the project Mayor
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes According to the mayor, the passiveness of the youth in the municipality represents one of the main prerequisites for stagnation. Mayor
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The youth remains the priority of the municipality Mayor
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not canceled Mayor
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown The main cause of stagnation is a lack of funds, as well as insufficient initiatives and a lack of interest from the youth. Mayor
  • 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 News regarding the project's progress can be found on the website of the municipality of Mogila the website of the municipality of Mogila https://mogila.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 mobilizers have submitted a request for access to public information, the response was given on time. Mobilizers from the organization Interaktiv in Bitola
      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 municipality shares information on the project through formal channels Mayor
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The municipality of Mogila is a small region where information is easily shared through informal communication Mayor
  • 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 municipality includes its citizens in the decision making process regarding the monitored issue. Mayor
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A there is currently no information on this matter
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A there is currently no information on this matter
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Yes In order to coordinate debates and public forums with the citizens, the municipality of Mogila uses the online tools at its disposal, such as the official municipal website and the official municipal Facebook page. Website of the municipality of Mogila https://mogila.gov.mk/ Facebook page of the municipality of Mogila https://www.facebook.com/people/%D0%9E%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%9C%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%84%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D1%82%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/100077251535980/
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality is transparent and available to its citizens, which can contact the municipality by filling out a contact form or through the publicly available contact information on the official municipal website (numbers, email addresses, etc.) Mayor the website of the municipality of Mogila- contact https://mogila.gov.mk/kontakt/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The municipality does not hold municipal open days, but all interested citizens can schedule a meeting at any given time Council President
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is no information regarding any submitted civic initiatives Mayor