For fulfilled promises

This initiative will monitor the degree of election promise implementation related to the adoption of a 2022-2025 Municipal Strategy for cooperation with CSOs and provision of a budget for its implementation. Community mobilization activities will include: public debate with CSOs on the importance of the 2022-2025 Strategy for cooperation with CSOs; campaign and pressure on the local self-government to allocate funds for projects of public interest; capacity building for active CSOs in the municipality of Delchevo to monitor the performances of the local self-government through mechanism/tools for “free access to public information”.

The subject matter of the local monitoring is the drafting and implementation of a municipal strategy for cooperation with the NGO sector.

Implementer
Non-governmental organization KHAM Delchevo
Location
Delchevo
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 Yes A decision has been made to develop the strategy. The Municipality of Delchevo, in collaboration with the Regional Representation Center (RRC), will lead the process of developing and adopting the cooperation strategy. Advisor for public relations - ELS Delchevo https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no need for procurement for the project.
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The NGO "KHAM" as the initiator held a meeting with the mayor, during which it was clarified that the strategy will be developed with the participation of all stakeholders. The Mayor
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The Municipality of Delchevo and the Regional Representation Center (RRZ) are preparing an implementation plan for the strategy. Statement from the public relations advisor - ELS https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The Municipality of Delchevo and the Regional Representation Center (RRZ) are preparing an implementation plan for the strategy. Statement from the public relations advisor - ELS https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The Municipality of Delchevo and the Regional Representation Center (RRZ) are preparing an implementation plan for the strategy. Statement from the public relations advisor - ELS https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible The Municipality of Delchevo and the Regional Representation Center (RRZ) are preparing an implementation plan for the strategy. Statement from the public relations advisor - ELS https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The budget for developing the strategy will be provided by the RRC. https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites All prerequisites are met. Public relations advisor
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The election promise remains a priority, and its implementation is underway. Public relations advisor
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The activity is not cancelled.
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no project stagnation. https://www.facebook.com/delcevo365.mk/videos/455816466726684
  • 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 have been no announcements on the website of the Municipality of Delchevo regarding this issue. Information is shared on the Facebook page of KHAM Delchevo. https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/ https://www.facebook.com/NGOKHAMDelcevo
      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 submitted requests for free access to public information from the NGO KHAM to the Municipality of Delchevo, and a timely response was obtained. 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 municipality organizes meetings related to the topic with stakeholders. During a meeting with the mayor, 14 non-governmental organizations requested the fulfillment of the election promise. Public Relations Advisor NGOs https://www.facebook.com/NGOKHAMDelcevo/posts/pfbid06VawnHDd3bZ8Uasze6z4mXL7dcNx7LXYE86sTBD2SqrSxxAEzMyFYpTGS9CsVPk4l?__cft__[0]=AZUdQJVpejaVddBX8nUudWXTLE0nOycZB1U-hKAo71VzTjHKv6xqQN1FJglbf6yuJ4CSOWGuMHA1dUS59ecXmzFoGR2IrEokEIY48sVwdyOqX7ASK3Pcbal7_UpGY_vvteWUJD6rr8Mq4Lfrp1mk4Ge0jtoCk1X50OHU6ucl9k14NFsRnnUrlQZCT2PiPDtWi0C7qET7agMf8tC2UIHdBlc2&amp%3B__tn__=*bH-R&amp%3Bset=pcb.603668175136478&amp%3B__cft__[0]=AZXzAXsNGmBZ9Yn7grnwrhHVyTvQCmqQLUiNGRhAlpaF1rj2ZaAB0yexuYwhX49x4QOIISVJlk7Jtfug-ztaR5E9MwOM5XDtsJPsv1_D-0Zc_80myZ93j42VlnRdbLhU-acUcuZ0Un6AJ219K5xcSwQQoCZdH-fxwCaC3flEf-TFoD9_Br8M6t_-GG5cw8WMM95Q_Q56abLFsHLEfd6S4BxK
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The mobilizers from the NGO KHAM maintain constant informal contact with individuals from the municipality who share information about the topic. Mobilizers from KHAM NGO
  • 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 There is no direct citizen involvement. However, the municipality has granted permission to submit an application for the development of the strategy. Regional Representation Center (RRZ)
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes Due to citizen initiatives, the municipality has granted permission to the RRC to apply with a project application. NGOs
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes The NGO KHAM produced videos featuring statements from NGOs regarding the necessity of the strategy, distributed informational flyers to the public about the initiative, and carried out a promotion of the publication https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1516315078891630&extid=CL-UNK-UNK-UNK-AN_GK0T-GK1C&mibextid=2Rb1fB&ref=sharing
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums The municipality did not organize public event on the theme. KHAM Delchevo
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Electronic participation is not yet available, except for email communication facilitated through publicly accessible email addresses of key contacts within the municipality. Website of the municipality of Delchevo https://www.delcevo.gov.mk/kontakt
      4.3 Open days of the municipality N/A The municipality organizes open days, but the matter has not been addressed yet NGOs
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The NGO "KHAM" - Delchevo has initiated an initiative for the adoption of the strategy. The RRC has submitted a project application to secure funding for the implementation of the strategy. KHAM Delchevo Regional Representation Center (RRZ)