Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

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

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 Nо The location has been selected and is currently in the process of preparation to establish the Youth Center. Youth Officer
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо The process of cleaning, painting, and sanitizing the area has begun, but the public procurement process for the space arrangement has not yet started. Youth Officer
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо The Municipality did not hold information meetings on the theme in April. Youth Officer
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes Based on a conversation with the Youth Officer and information obtained through a public information request, the municipality has prepared an implementation plan for the electoral promise. Youth Officer Response to the Public Information Request
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The space preparation to establish the Youth Center has begun, as all prerequisites have been met. Youth Officer
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Preparatory activities are underway to prepare the space where the Youth Council will be located. Youth Officer
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Preparatory activities have begun for the space designated for the Youth Council, including cleaning, painting, and making sanitary arrangements. Youth Officer
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо The 2023 budget does not allocate funds for this project, but the municipality has initiated preparatory activities for establishing the center. Youth Officer
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо Preparatory activities have begun, as all prerequires have been met. Youth Officer
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The local self-government has already shown a keen interest and begun activities to establish and open a Youth Center. Youth Officer
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project has not been halted. Youth Officer
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation, the project is in the implementation process. Youth Officer

  • 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 currently no new information posted on the municipal website regarding the electoral promise. 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 mobilizers themselves have obtained some of their information through requests for public information, which have been promptly responded to. Mobilizers
      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.) Nо Youth Officer
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The mobilizers themselves often communicate informally with the youth officer to obtain information about the project's status. Youth Officer

  • 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 municipality did not involve the citizens in decision-making processes regarding the project. Youth Officer
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Did not file citizen's initiative so far for the monitored issue. Youth Officer
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Nо Youth Officer
      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 Although the municipality did not organize any public events, the Youth Council of Prilep, functioning as an organization, held a round table discussion on the subject matter. The mayor and representatives from the municipality were present. https://mia.mk/story/%D0%BC%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5-%D0%BE%D0%B4-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%B5%D0%BF-%D1%81%D0%BE-%D0%BF%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%9A%D0%B5-%D0%BC%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%B8%D0%BD%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8-%D1%86%D0%B5%D0%BD%D1%82%D0%B0%D1%80
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо There are no other options for electronic participation except for the contact application available on the Municipality of Prilep's website https://www.prilep.gov.mk/kontakt/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes Every Thursday, the municipality hosts open days where citizens can speak with local government authorities, ask questions, and receive feedback. There is no information on whether the topic was the object of discussion in April. https://www.prilep.gov.mk/otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gragjani-na-gradonachalnikot/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо There are no filed civic initiatives regarding this issue. Youth Officer