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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 On 02.02.2023, a new sensory room was opened in ES Krume Kepeski. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо The construction of the remaining sensory rooms will be completed through donations for this purpose are still being collected. Round table "Inclusion and facilitation of the educational process of persons with disabilities", organized by KRIK https://javnaadministracija.mk/2023/02/23/kisela-voda-inkluzija-i-olesnuvane-na-obrazovniot-protses-na-litsata-so-poprechenost/ 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо KRIK, which monitors the election promise, is organizing a round table as an activity of the initiative: What is (not) completely done? which was attended by representatives of the municipality and the professional staff of 6 schools in Kisela Voda. Round table "Inclusion and facilitation of the educational process of persons with disabilities", organized by KRIK https://javnaadministracija.mk/2023/02/23/kisela-voda-inkluzija-i-olesnuvane-na-obrazovniot-protses-na-litsata-so-poprechenost/ 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes We are working on finding donors, and in the meantime, the municipality is implementing other appropriate facilitations for children with disabilities in primary schools, such as awarding vouchers of 6000 denars. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3549-2023-02-28-13-21-43 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The municipality has working staff in this domain, but most of the responsibilities are under the competence of the Ministry of Education and Science. Conversation with a representative of the Kisela Voda Municipality Council 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes As additional activities that are in the scope of the theme of the promise, the municipality distributed 25 vouchers of 6000 denars for children with rare diseases in the two elementary schools of the Municipality of Kisella Voda. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3549-2023-02-28-13-21-43 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes It is built a new sensory room in ES Krume Kepeski. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Construction of a sensory room of 25m2 costs about 550,000 denars. At the moment, the municipality cannot allocate funds for all primary schools, therefore it implements the same through donations. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо All prerequisites are met. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Work continues on the pre-election promise. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba; https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3549-2023-02-28-13-21-43 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The pre-election promise is in the implementation process. 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A We are still working on securing funds and implementing sensory rooms in the remaining primary schools in Kisela Voda Municipality. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba -
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 Information about the election promise is published as current news after it is completed. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3518-senzorna-soba https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3549-2023-02-28-13-21-43 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 KRIK submitted a request for access to public information on 01/03/2023, to which it received a response on 01/16/2023. KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue 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 KRIK, an organization that monitors the issue 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes There is a practice of informal information sharing via the Viber Group of the Kisella Voda Municipality. https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQBKVmsL9JsoXE4QRUFhgKbAe4JFnoVHwWaqANpBRSF2mF1h5kNcug5Bl3ZBhXIU&lang=en&fbclid=IwAR2ayfypHFYZFjJeVf0tp8latdUveI_CMGqZNaIPLxmXtVUEn7rkzGcmzVc -
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 Parent councils and parents of children with disabilities take part in monitoring the construction of sensory rooms. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Some parents of children with disabilities participate with donations for sensory room constructions in some elementary schools. Conversation with a councilor of Kisela Voda Municipality 4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item: 4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Nо Not from the municipality, but on 02. 21. 2023, CYA KRIK held a round table on "Inclusion and facilitating the educational process of children with disabilities." https://www.facebook.com/CYA.KRIK/posts/pfbid0XiKscSDUy1MCdRUDahV8F3Hq1MN9wc9HFG5Ynf9zuEVrgto1j1m5GV8YER3HYbh1l 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes On the municipal website, citizens can select a topic and join the discussion or report a problem in the section "Ask a question." https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii 4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо In the monitored month, the municipality did not have an open day. Official website of the municipality www.kiselavoda.gov.mk 4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A Citizens can file initiatives to the municipality for building sensory rooms and accessibility in primary schools, but no information on whether they have done it so far. Official website of the municipality www.kiselavoda.gov.mk
What is (not) completely done?
This initiative will monitor the implementation of the electoral promise related to the “establishment of sensory rooms and accessibility for children with disabilities” which is listed in the 2021 election program for the municipality of Kisela Voda. Community mobilization activities will include: online survey, interviews with affected citizens, campaign video, stand-up comedy event, round table discussion and similar.
The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to putting into operation the sensory rooms and improving the accessibility for children with disabilities.
Implementer
Center for Youth Activism KRIK Skopje
Location
Kisela Voda, Skopje
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active