Be the Creator of your Autonomous ZONE - Youth Center

This Initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the electoral promise related to the opening and operation of a Youth Center in the municipality of Prilep. This promise is not included in the 2022 Work plan and Budget of the local self-government. Community mobilization activities will include: drafting and dissemination of policy briefs on youth participation and involvement in the economic, social and professional life; public campaign about the importance of the Youth Center, public petition to the local self-government to remind them of the electoral promise and similar.

The subject matter of the local monitoring is the establishment of Youth Centre in Prilep.

Implementer
Youth Council - Prilep
Location
Prilep
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 Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/)
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The project is in its initial phase and is stagnating
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The municipality holds informative meetings with stakeholders at their request Youth organizations
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/) Municipal Official Gazette
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) The necessary prerequisites to start are not provided Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/) Municipal Official Gazette
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan The project has stagnated Youth organizations
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible There are no visible initial results from the implementation of the project Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/) Municipal Official Gazette
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget There are funds allocated for this purpose, but there is no realization to establish this center. Budget of the Municipality of Prilep for 2022 (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/buget-za-2022-godina.pdf)
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A There is no information
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A The project remains on the municipality's agenda but sets back by importance. Deputy Mayor of Prilep Municipality .
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A According to the municipality - there is no stagnation Deputy Mayor of Prilep Municipality.
  • 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 News and information are constantly published but has not been information related to this issue so far. Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.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 information on this matter is part of the information that can be obtained with a 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 Informative meetings with stakeholders are held. Youth organizations
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.)
  • 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 There are no information
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A Initiatives have been submitted, but the municipality has not undertaken anything to implement them Website of the municipality (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/)
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources N/A There is no information
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Youth organizations, citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Apart from the contact form on the website of the municipality, there are no other alternative ways for electronic participation Website of the municipality - contact form (https://www.prilep.gov.mk/kontakt/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Occasionally the municipality arranges municipality open days for communication with citizens. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gragjani-na-gradonachalnikot/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is no information