Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Waste selection and recycling to minimize the pollution in the municipalities of Strumica, Novo Selo and Bosilovo

This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the electoral promise of the independent local councilors from the candidate list “ENOUGH” for the municipalities of Strumica, Novo Selo and Bosilovo, that is, “to reduce environment pollution with waste”. Community mobilization activities will include: citizens’ opinion about the extent of fulfilling the promise; public debate with local self-government representatives, experts and affected citizens; organization of guerilla actions and similar.

The local monitoring topic is the selection and recycling of waste in the Municipality of Bosilovo.

Implementer
Association for environmentally sustainable development Green Institute - Skopje
Location
Bosilovo, Novo Selo, Strumica
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 Yes Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes At this moment, there are five containers set for selection. 40 new containers are purchased and not distributed by location, and 100 new ones are planned for 2023 from Pakomak. Councillor in the municipality
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Councillor in the municipality
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The implementation plan is ready Councillor in the municipality
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes Containers for waste selection have been placed. Environmental Inspector
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The locations are currently being planned where to place them, they should be determined at the next council meeting. Councillor in the municipality
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The new containers have not yet been placed Councillor in the municipality
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Nо Councillor in the municipality
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо It is necessary to work on raising awareness of the citizens, the municipality should stimulate them Councillor in the municipality
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо Councillor in the municipality, Environmental Inspector
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not stopped Councillor in the municipality, Environmental Inspector
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation

  • 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 Website of the municipality (https://opstinabosilovo.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 Environmental Inspector
      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 Councillor in the municipality
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes Councillor in the municipality

  • 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 Councillor in the municipality
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Councillor in the municipality
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes A certain number of households by themselves select glass and plastic in bags, where there are no containers placed for waste selection. Councillor in the municipality, Citizens
      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 Has not held public events on this issue. Councillor in the municipality
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Nо Website of the municipality (https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk/)
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо There are no open days of the municipality Councillor in the municipality, Website of the municipality (https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk/)
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо Councillor in the municipality