Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Get informed - act for change!

This initiative will monitor the level of implementation of the electoral promise related to the “shortage of kindergartens and lack of accommodation facilities for children”. Community mobilization activities will include: a series of radio shows with participation of target groups representatives; designing a video podcast and audio survey; signing an online petition related to the initiative for the construction of the kindergarten in the Tochila neighborhood in Prilep and similar.

The local monitoring topic is the completion of the construction of a kindergarten in the Tochila neighborhood.

Implementer
Association MULTIMEDIA PRESS Prilep
Location
Prilep
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active

MONITORING MATRIX

November 2022

December 2022

January 2023

February 2023

March 2023

April 2023

May 2023

June 2023

  • 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 The kindergarten has been constructed but it is not operational https://radiopela.mk/zapochna-izgradbata-na-novata-detska-g/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The procurement process for the kindergarten's construction has been completed, but the furnishing process is at a standstill, and is the jurisdiction of MLSS who confirm that the public procurements have been completed and the equipment is being delivered https://faktor.mk/gradinka-vo-prilep-cheka-15-meseci-da-bide-stavena-vo-upotreba
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо On April 12th of 2023, the Minister of Labor and Social Policy alongside the Mayor visited the kindergarten in Tochila, they promised its completion and its opening by the end of the summer. MTSP has delivered the necessary equipment. https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/ https://mtsp.gov.mk/pocetna-ns_article-trencevska-opremata-za-gradinkata-vo-tocila-e-dostavena-ostanuva-opshtina-prilep-da-gi-otstrani-nedo.nspx
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The construction has been completed, for the furnishing the kindergarten in Tochila, the director stated that a call for public procurement will be released regarding toilet partitions and didactic materials, this was also confirmed by the Mayor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq3Eq-vxEhg https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsoundcloud.com%2Fuser-916541924%2Fradio-emisia-doizgradba-na-detskata-gradinka-vo-naselbata-tochila-nashe-viduvae-vashe-soznanie%3Fsi%3D9278e10807aa4077a705a4da902023bb%26utm_source%3Dclipboard%26utm_medium%3Dtext%26utm_campaign%3Dsocial_sharing%26fbclid%3DIwAR2OGMlawkNPFZfPrRM9rELlg_eKay4cOxmZ4AJDdTDP7eZGer3xCGEXn84&h=AT3trCL2vBNIw6rsRjfXdiWGVZbJz3_93eINbfKkokOP5zKUfJ1OOfA5reFlhcAl79TFXSPceXQpvpt7Ovpmj-vBUyNovRLig57YKa8xo4SUq30SmuFrM1R0WdQ6jRezkT8FzA https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes On 01.04.2023, the kindergarten director stated that it is necessary to place partitions and cabins in the toilets, to construct a fence around the building and to provide didactic materials. This was also confirmed in the Mayor's press release on April 12 Press release of the director of the kindergarten "Our Future" https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A According to the last statement of the kindergartens' director, the municipality had already established a contract with a contractor for a fence around the building, which was also confirmed by the Mayor's statement on April 12th https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The kindergarten has been constructed but it is not operational. The Municipality must now provide the didactic materials, build a fence around the building, place partitions in the toilets and hire a new professional staff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sq3Eq-vxEhg https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/12/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%b4%d0%b0%d0%bb%d0%b8-%d0%b4%d0%be-%d0%ba%d1%80%d0%b0%d1%98%d0%be%d1%82-%d0%bd%d0%b0-%d0%bb%d0%b5%d1%82%d0%be%d1%82%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d1%9c/
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes In the 2023 budget, funds have been allocated for portion of the kindergarten's required payment, but not the total amount. The full amount is paid in installments. In the budget for the year 2023, 44,423.00 denars have been provided for the project https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sluzhben-glasnik-br-14/ The allocated funds for this purpose are recorded under the Balance for program expenditures
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds. The total amount is paid in installments. Didactic materials are lacking as well as fence around the building, and partitions in the toilets. https://civicamobilitas.mk/vesti-od-go/detskata-gradinka-vo-naselba-tochila-vo-prilep-shto-pobrzo-bide-zavrshena-i-da-gi-primi-zainteresiranite-dechinja/ https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The project remains a priority, 44,423.00 denars have been allocated for the implementation of the project in the budget for the year 2023 https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sluzhben-glasnik-br-14/ The allocated funds for this purpose are recorded under the Balance for program expenditures
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project has not been canceled https://kanal5.com.mk/neizvesno-koga-kje-se-otvori-novata-gradinka-vo-prilep-za-252-deca/a575603
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The stagnation is a result of the expectation that the kindergarten will be furnished by the MES, it is necessary to place partitions in the toilets, build a fence around the building, for the municipality to provide didactic materials and hire new staff https://faktor.mk/gradinka-vo-prilep-cheka-15-meseci-da-bide-stavena-vo-upotreba https://infokompas.com.mk/2023/04/01/%d0%b2%d0%b8%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%be-%d0%bf%d1%80%d0%b8%d0%bb%d0%b5%d0%bf-%d0%b4%d0%be%d0%b1%d0%b8-%d0%bd%d0%be%d0%b2%d0%b0-%d0%b3%d1%80%d0%b0%d0%b4%d0%b8%d0%bd%d0%ba%d0%b0-%d0%b2%d0%be-%d1%82%d0%be%d1%87/

  • 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 News on the project is published on the mayor's FB page, whereas on the municipal website the latest news can be found regarding the announcement of the budget adoption for 2023, it is stated that funds are provided for the completion of the kindergarten The Mayor's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/borchejovcheski/posts/pfbid02skLwZ6NkbyVcqkjCJLEi7wHWqkhZXsmZLoboUDsDWKgEvw3LeV4Syhv725F8tJMol https://www.prilep.gov.mk/donesen-budzetot-na-opshtina-prilep-za-2023-godina/
      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 Multimedia Press has submitted several requests for access to public information which a response was obtained in a timely manner The organization responsible for monitoring the issue is Multimedia Press, as the holder of the request for access to 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 The municipality shares information with the stakeholders. Thusly, the organization which monitors the issue has held meetings with the Deputy Mayor and the Councilor of LS Prilep. https://civicamobilitas.mk/vesti-od-go/detskata-gradinka-vo-naselba-tochila-v
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо There is no practice of informal sharing of information 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 Nо The citizens do not participate in the decision-making processes Citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Currently, there is insufficient information on the submitted civic initiatives on this matter, except that of Multimedia Press, within the framework of the project, for which an online petition was made for the implementation of the election promise https://faktor.mk/gradinka-vo-prilep-chek
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо The citizens do not participate in the implementation of the promise, Citizens Civic Associations
      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 The municipality has not yet organized any public events or debates on this topic. Citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо Although the municipality provides many types of e-services, this topic is not included on that list. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/e-uslugi/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open days every Thursday - a meeting with the mayor, however there is no sufficient information on whether this topic was discussed during any of these events https://www.prilep.gov.mk/otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gragjani-na-gradonachalnikot/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо There is currently no sufficient information on the submitted civic initiatives regarding this matter, apart from the initiative "Get informed - act for change", as well as the initiative - "Civic engagement for a better future" https://kanal5.com.mk/neizvesno-koga-kje-se-otvori-novata-gradinka-vo-prilep-za-252-deca/a575603