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 municipality of Mogila has not organized training and events to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit among the youth. Response to Request for Public Information (received on 03.03.2023)
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no public procurement process concerning the monitored issue. Response to Request for Public Information
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held No meetings were held in March President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item An implementation plan has not been prepared. Response to Request for Public Information
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) It hasn't allocated funds in the budget for the project, but there is a lack of interest from the youth in the municipality. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan The activities are not being implemented regarding this topic. President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible There are no results because the project is not being implemented. Residents of Mogila municipality A team of mobilizers from the organization Interactive which monitors the election promise.
      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 promise Response to Request for Public Information
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget, and the youth's interest in the municipality is low. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila Response to Request for Public Information
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes The promise is no longer a priority, there are insufficient funds in the budget, no decision has been made to begin the implementation process and youth interest is low. Mayor and the president of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not cancelled because it has not even started. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown The stagnation results from insufficient funds, a lack of interest from the youth and insubstantial initiatives. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
  • 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 regarding the monitored issue in March too. Website of Mogila Municipality 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 Several requests for free access to public information have been submitted, which got prompt answers. Mobilizers
      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 from the organization Interactive have obtained information in this way regarding the monitoring issue. President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila Mobilizers
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes All interested citizens can get information about the project via informal meetings with municipal employees. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
  • 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 For March, there is no initiative from the citizens for their involvement in the decisions related to the monitored issue. Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item No initiatives have been submitted by the citizens regarding this issue Mayor of the municipality of Mogila
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Citizens do not show interest in the monitored issue. Mayor of the Municipality of Mogila the president of the municipal council in the Municipality of Mogila
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums And in March, no public events related to the monitored issue were held. Mayor of the Municipality of Mogila
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality is transparent and open to contact with its citizens through the contact form on its website and publicly available contacts (phone numbers, email addresses, etc.) Website of the municipality-contact https://mogila.gov.mk/kontakt/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The municipality does not hold special municipal open days, but anyone interested can schedule a meeting whenever. President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      4.4 Citizen initiatives No civic initiatives have been submitted on this matter Response to Request for Public Information