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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 The establishment of a sensory room is underway at ES Krume Kepeski. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes The process of soliciting donors for the establishment of the remaining two out of eight schools is underway. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes For the building of the 6th sensory room in ES Krume Kepeski, consultation meetings took place with the donors and those involved in the project. The municipality also held meetings to renew the equipment of some of the already-established sensory rooms Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes According to the plan, the sensory room in ES Krume Kepeski will be built and equipped at the beginning of February. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes A prerequisite for construction is finding a donor for implementation. The donor has been found, and the realization is in progress. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The establishment of a sensory room is underway at ES Krume Kepeski. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes In Kisela Voda Municipality, out of 8 elementary schools, 5 already have sensory rooms, and the 6th is under construction. Response to a request for public information; https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/naslovna/novosti/3330-2022-05-19-11-32-00 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A The Municipality of Kisela Voda publishes its budget in March. The municipality decides to implement the sensory rooms via donations. Response to a request for public information; 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 The project is a priority and the implementation continues. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not halted. 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A Implementation of sensory rooms is ongoing. The Department of Education operation program for 2023 envisages building and equipping two more sensory rooms in two elementary schools. Response to a request for public information; -
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 Nо According to the current content of the Municipality of Kisela Voda official website, the contents usually are published after completion. Website of the Municipality of Kisela Voda https://www.kiselavoda.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 CYA Krik submitted a request for access to public information on 01/03/2023, to which it received a response on 01/16/2023. Request for public information; 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 Information can also be obtained through the Viber Group created by the Municipality, where information is announced on a daily basis. https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQBKVmsL9JsoXE4QRUFhgKbAe4JFnoVHwWaqANpBRSF2mF1h5kNcug5Bl3ZBhXIU&lang=en&fbclid=IwAR1Ce6yAXsh1ExP7Y_0r9wkyzIZW8xsfMvL4HwRcZOKpSsamcO5MGqFne6o 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Information can also be obtained through the Viber Group created by the Municipality, where information is announced on a daily basis. https://invite.viber.com/?g2=AQBKVmsL9JsoXE4QRUFhgKbAe4JFnoVHwWaqANpBRSF2mF1h5kNcug5Bl3ZBhXIU&lang=en&fbclid=IwAR1Ce6yAXsh1ExP7Y_0r9wkyzIZW8xsfMvL4HwRcZOKpSsamcO5MGqFne6o -
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 in some elementary schools often 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 Nо Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from 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 Yes On the municipal website, citizens can select a topic and join the discussion or report a problem. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii 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. https://www.kiselavoda.gov.mk/index.php/glavnidiskusii 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Usually, the municipality announces in advance when there are open days. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality 4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A Citizens can submit initiatives to the municipality for building sensory rooms and accessibility in primary schools, but no information on whether they have done it so far. Interview with a representative for relations with social organizations from Kisela Voda Municipality
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