More Information for the Citizens on the Ombudsman Institution (MK0116)
Overview
At-a-Glance
Action Plan: Macedonia National Action Plan 2016-2018
Action Plan Cycle: 2016
Status:
Institutions
Lead Institution: Ministry of Local Self-Government
Support Institution(s): Ombudsman; CO for citizens’ rights protection
Policy Areas
Anti Corruption and Integrity, Anti-Corruption Institutions, Local CommitmentsIRM Review
IRM Report: Macedonia End-of-Term Report 2016-2018, Macedonia Mid-Term Report 2016-2018
Early Results: Did Not Change
Design i
Verifiable: Yes
Relevant to OGP Values: Yes
Ambition (see definition): Low
Implementation i
Description
Status quo or problem addressed by the commitment: The Ombudsman institution was established in 1997, with the adoption of the Law on Ombudsman. However, citizens are not sufficiently familiar with its competences and role in their rights protection, particularly in smaller and rural municipalities. Main objective: Easier access for the citizens to the Ombudsman institution. Brief description of commitment: Each municipality should post on its website clearly visible link to the Ombudsman’s website. OPG challenge addressed by the commitment: Application of innovative ways and new technologies for easier citizens’ access to the Ombudsman institution, for their rights protection in front of the central and local government bodies. Reference to the global objectives of sustainable development: Reference to the Objective 16 “Peace, justice and strong institutions”, Target 16.6: Development of effective, accountable and transparent institutions at all levels. The measures of this commitment will contribute for improvement of efficacy and transparency of the local institution in the field of human rights protection. Relevance: Posting of the link to the Ombudsman will increase the level of information on the Ombudsman institution existence, as well as the citizens’ awareness of the possibility for their rights protection in front of the central and local government bodies. In this way, citizens will be informed about the manner of its operation, as well as about the possibility for submitting complaints via e-mail. Ambition: Information for the citizens on the possibility for their rights protection in case of a right violation by the municipal bodies.
IRM End of Term Status Summary
For Commitment details, please see the IRM reports: Macedonia Mid-Term Report 2016-2018 and Macedonia End-of-Term Report 2016-2018