Better Road - an Easier Life for the Village of Galate

This initiative will monitor the election promise of the Mayor who promised to repair the road from the village of Galate to Vrapchiste. The village of Galate is a mountain village in the rural municipality of Vrapcishte. The residents of the village have been facing infrastructure problems for a long time, especially with the road to Vrapcishte from where they can connect with two more central municipalities – Gostivar and Tetovo. The given promise has not yet been fulfilled and therefore 1300 inhabitants of the village have difficulties in reaching the surrounding urban areas. By fulfilling this promise, these residents would have an easier and better quality of life, and easier access to services and benefits. The obtained results of the monitoring will be disseminated to the public through: a survey with residents of the municipality of Vrapchiste, interviews with stakeholders with a video made of them, dissemination of information flyers

Implementer
Organized Youth Association - Gostivar
Location
Vrapchishte
Budget
172000 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 Within the budget of the municipality of Vrapchishte for 2023, in the section for capital investments, funds for the reconstruction of the road in the village of Galate were allocated The secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte, in a meeting with the organization that monitors the election issue, emphasized that the promise for the Galate village road will be realized in 2023. https://komunavrapcisht.gov.mk/mk/budjet-za-2023-godina/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes Yes, a tender procedure has been opened and a bidder has been selected. Asphalting works will begin very soon, emphasized from the municipality of Vrapchishte . Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Any meetings with stakeholders were not held Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The municipality of Vrapchishte emphasizes that after the vote on the budget for 2023, the plan for the reconstruction of the road in the village of Galate is already proceeding in the best possible way. Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes A tender contract has been concluded with the company that has been chosen to implement the project Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes A tender contract has been concluded with the company that has been chosen to implement the project Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible The project is in the initial phase Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Within the budget for 2023, in the section for capital investments, funds have been allocated for the reconstruction of the road in the village of Galate. Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte https://komunavrapcisht.gov.mk/mk/budjet-za-2023-godina/
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites All prerequisites have been met and the project is already in its initial phase Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project remains a priority and is being implemented Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not stopped Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown The project is not stagnant Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
  • 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 Website of the municipality of Vrapchishte https://komunavrapcisht.gov.mk/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 organization which is monitoring the election promise is advised that scanned documentation related to the plan can be obtained by submitting a Public Information Request Form Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte.
      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.) There is no practice of sharing information in that way, but if there is a request, it will be respected Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) There is no practice of informal information sharing Citizens
  • 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 Citizens are not involved in decisions Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Citizens have not submitted an initiative for this election promise Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte .
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte .
      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 on this topic Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte .
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. There is no possibility for electronic participation of citizens Website of the municipality of Vrapchishte https://komunavrapcisht.gov.mk/mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The municipality does not have open days Komuna nuk ka ditë të hapura Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte
      4.4 Citizen initiatives No civil initiatives have been filed on this issue Secretary of the municipality of Vrapchishte