Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

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

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 hall has already been constructed and advances have been made on the exterior arrangement and its access Visible onsite
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A There is no information regarding the public procurement process on the project. Mobilizers
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No informative sessions and meetings have been held with the stakeholders regarding the monitoring issue. Responsible person for urban planning of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item N/A The facility has already been constructed. Visible onsite
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Although the sports hall was built several years ago as part of the former Government's campaign to construct sports playgrounds, it is still not operational. There are obstacles regarding the landownership, which is still under the government's possessio. Mayor Councilors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QJo9-5O-Y
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A There are no new activities in April Visible onsite
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible N/A The facility has been constructed, the interior of the hall is furnished, and external landscaping has begun, but the hall is still not operational. Visible onsite
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes The sports and recreation program includes a budget allocated for the maintenance and construction of sports playgrounds, and support for sports clubs. As per statements from municipality employees, it has created a planned budget, but funds are missing. Responsible person for urban planning of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Unsolved urban problems, the land is still owned by the Government Mayor of Shuto Orizari municipality, Councilors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QJo9-5O-Y
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The hall remains a priority, and the process of landscaping the hall's courtyard is underway. A parking lot has been constructed, and efforts are being made to resolve the obstacles. Responsible person for urban planning of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not cancelled due to these reasons. The mayor of the municipality of Shuto Orizari
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The project is not in stagnation, but according to the mayor the opening of the hall is under the jurisdiction of the municipality, but according to the Council President, the handover has not yet occurred by the Government (Youth and Sports Agency) Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8QJo9-5O-Y

  • 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 There is no information regarding the project's status on the website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari. The website is not updated. The 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 requests were not answered completely and concisely, the following were received: Decision on adopted programs, urban planning program of the municipality of Shuto Orizari for 2022 and the sports and recreation program of the municipality for 2022 Two requests for access to public information were submitted to the municipality of Shuto Orizari by the Luludi organization which monitors the electoral promise
      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 organization which monitors the election promise has received information from persons with jurisdiction regarding the status of the promise, i.e., the municipal officer for urban planning in the municipality of Shuto Orizari The Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje which monitors the election promise
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Nо The citizens of the municipality of Shuto Orizari do not have sufficient information, 123 (61%) of citizens responded that they were not informed on the status of the election promise Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc

  • 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 N/A According to the mayor's response in the survey, the citizens (sports clubs) are being involved, however 61% of the citizens stated that they were not at all informed regarding the municipality's opening of the hall Mayor of Shuto Orizari Municipality Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо The citizens do not possess sufficient information and this illustrated why they have not submitted any initiative to participate in the decision-making processes Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Analysis of the state of non(functionality) of the sports hall in the municipality of Shuto Orizari conducted by the Roma Association for Women and Youth LULUDI Skopje, which monitors the electoral promise https://luludi.mk/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Luludi-istrazuvanje-sportska-sala-Final-version-17022023-MKD.pdf?fbclid=IwAR0GNaYvZb6DQnrlgQq3LXLmJRDzO_Ikq0YzpGQ2qCL7wtzEGLqrbtXXTNc
      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 No public events were held by the municipality on the issue. Mayor of Shuto Orizari Municipality
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо There is no possibility of electronic participation, even though the website has not been updated since a long time ago. The website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Friday, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., citizens can arrange a meeting depending on their needs. In March, no information is found on whether a discussion was held regarding the monitored issue. The website of the municipality of Shuto Orizari https://sutoorizari.gov.mk/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiatives have been submitted regarding this issue Mayor