Encouragement and development of entrepreneurial spirit among youth in Mogila municipality

This initiative will monitor the extent of implementation the electoral promise of the mayor “Encourage and develop the entrepreneurial spirit among young people with emphasis on private initiatives and self-employment opportunities”. Community mobilization actions will include: two guerilla actions, public release and promotion of the monitoring results; youth actions; public event/ conference.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the municipal program/activities for education and professional guidance for young people and use of active employment measures.

Implementer
Association for International Youth Cooperation INTERAKTIV - Bitola
Location
Mogila
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 The municipality of Mogila has not organized trainings and events in order to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit among the youth Response given in regard to the request for access to public information
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item A public procurement process has not been implemented regarding the monitored issue. Response given in regard to the request for access to public information
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held No meetings were held regrading the monitored issue. President of the municipal council
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item An implementation plan has not been prepared for this project. Mayor, President of the municipal council
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) No funds have been allocated in the budget for this project, moreover, there is a lack interest from the youth in the municipality The Mayor
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan No activities are being implemented regarding this matter. The Mayor
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible There are no visible results in regard to the election promise, the project is not being implemented. Mobilizers
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget for the implementation of this election promise. Response given in regard to the request for access to public information
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There are insufficient funds in the budget, the youth's interest regarding this matter is low. The Mayor, Response given in regard to the request for access to public information
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes The promise is no longer a priority, there are insufficient funds in the budget, no decision has been made to begin the implementation process, youth interest is low. The Mayor and the President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project has not been canceled because it never commenced Mobilizers
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes The stagnation is caused as a result of a lack of funds, as well as a lack of interest from the youth as well as insubstantial initiative. The Mayor and the President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
  • 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 Information relating to the election promise is not being shared Website of the municipality of Mogila https://mogila.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 municipality is transparent and open to handling information of such kind. Several requests were submitted to the municipality for access to public information, to which a response was obtained in a timely manner 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.) Yes The mobilizers from the organization Interkativ have obtained information relating to the monitored issue in this way. Mobilizers
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes All interested citizens can obtain information regarding the project via informal meetings with the municipal employees The Mayor
  • 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 The citizens are not involved due to low interest rates regarding the project The Mayor
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item No civic initiatives have been submitted regarding this issue The Mayor
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Citizens have not shown interest regarding the monitored issue The Mayor
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums No public events have been held regarding this issue The Mayor
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality is transparent and available to its citizens, whom can contact the municipality by filling out a contact form or through the publicly available contact information on the official municipal website (numbers, email addresses, etc.) Website of the municipality-contact https://mogila.gov.mk/kontakt/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The municipality does not hold municipal open days, but all interested citizens can schedule a meeting at any given time with the mayor as well as with the municipal administration and the municipal council President of the municipal council in the municipality of Mogila
      4.4 Citizen initiatives No civic initiatives have been submitted on this matter. Response given in regard to the request for access to public information