Authors/Editors: Memet Memeti

The objective of this methodology is to provide the tools for assessing the governance in health and education with regard to social inclusion and poverty reduction. This methodology is developed to serve as a critical accountability mechanism for variety of stakeholders, especially the citizens of the Republic of Macedonia and non-state actors regarding the governance as well as to the decision makers to have the necessary information to improve the governance system. The tool has been developed by the South East European University as part of a project to strengthen informed decision making in the Republic of Macedonia. The project has been supported by the UNDP.

The proposed methodology on governance issues and their impact on social inclusion in the education and health sectors is built around a set of guiding questions. This set of questions is presented by sub-headings, corresponding to various governance dimensions. In light of the consultation process with relevant stakeholders, the assessment framework includes the following issues:    

• Legal and policy framework
• Social inclusion and cultural adaptability of education and health services
• Accountability mechanisms
• Voice and participation
• Transparency
• Monitoring, evaluation and research
• Decentralization