Youth are entitled to their space for sport and recreation

This initiative will monitor a specific issue related to the sports hall in municipality of Shuto Orizari. Even though the sports hall is constructed, it has not been opened and put into operation. Key community mobilization activities will include: round table with affected stakeholders and representatives of the municipality; local campaign to present the results of the monitoring activities and other activities aimed to exert pressure on the local self-government and increase the mobilization of the affected community.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the activities taken by the municipality to start the operation of the constructed sports hall.

Implementer
Roma Women and Youth Association Luludi Skopje
Location
Skopje, Shuto Orizari
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 N/A The sports hall is constructed, and work continues on the external arrangement and access to it. Visible in field
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A No information /
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Since the sports hall was built, informational meetings and gatherings have not been held. Citizens
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The facility is constructed. Visible in field
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A The facility is constructed. Visible in field
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Currently, construction works are being carried out for the access road, paths, greenery, landscaping arrangements and parking area around the hall. Visible in field
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The facility is constructed. Visible in field
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget In the sports and recreation program, there is a planned budget for the maintenance and construction and maintenance of sports facilities, as well as for the support of sports clubs. Response to Public Information Request - Sports and Recreation Program
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Response questionnaire for institutions submitted by the Luludi organization - answers from the Mayor of the Municipality Shuto Orizari
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project remains a priority. Currently, construction works are being carried out for the access road, paths, greenery, landscaping arrangements and parking area around the hall. Response questionnaire for institutions submitted by the Luludi organization - answers from the Mayor of the municipality Shuto Orizari
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project has not been halted, the final construction is in progress. Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation in the project. Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
  • 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 is no information about the status of the project on the municipality's website. Website of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.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 The answers to the requests were not complete and clearly, received: Decision on adopted programs, Urban Planning Program of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari 2022 and Sports and Recreation Program of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari 2022. Two Requests for Access to Public Information were submitted to the Municipality of Shuto Orizari by the Luludi organization.
      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.) The mobilizers have submitted a request for a meeting to the City of Skopje, the Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari and the Municipal Council. No response is received to any request. Mobilizers
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes On his profile on social networks, the mayor shares photos and information about the progress of construction activities for the sports hall exterior. Mayor's Facebook profile https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100048100442838
  • 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 RWYA Luludi conducted a field survey among the citizens of the municipality. The field research took place by filling in a questionnaire. 198 answered questionnaires were received. Luludi organization field research
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item RWYA Luludi conducted a field survey among the citizens of the municipality. The field research took place by filling in a questionnaire. 198 answered questionnaires were received. Luludi organization field research
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Citizens
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Still no. Mayor of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. There is no possibility of electronic participation Website of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Friday, from 10:00 am-3:00 pm, citizens can have a meeting depending on their needs. Website of the Municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/%d0%be%d1%82%d0%b2%d0%be%d1%80%d0%b5%d0%bd-%d0%b4%d0%b5%d0%bd/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is not enough information about submitted civil initiatives on this issue. /