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 No decision has been made regarding the start of implementation of the election promise Response given regarding the request for access to public information
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item A public procurement process has not been implemented Response given regarding the request for access to public information
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held No meetings were held in February 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 for the promise Response given regarding the request for access to public information
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan No activities are 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 visible results 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 given regarding the request for access to public information
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget, the youth's interest regarding this matter is very low Response given regarding the request for access to 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, youth interest is very 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 has not been canceled due to external factors Response given regarding the request for access to public information
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown The stagnation is caused as a result of insufficient funds, as well as a lack of interest from the youth and insubstantial initiative. Mayor and the president of the municipal council in 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 are no publications on the website of the municipality of Mogila related to the monitored election promise 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 Several requests were submitted to the municipality for access to public information, to which a response was obtained in timely manner 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 Intercative have obtained information in this way Mobilizers President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Mayor and the president of the municipal council in 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 Yes The municipality has involved the youth, but they did not show any interest in the project Mayor and the president of the municipal council in 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 and the president of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Mayor and 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 No public events have been held regarding this topic, there is also a lack of the youth's interest on the matter Mayor and the president of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      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.) Website of the municipality-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 President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      4.4 Citizen initiatives No civic initiatives have been submitted on this matter Mayor and the president of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila