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

  • 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 40 containers are procured and to wait for a decision on their location. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes An implementation plan has been prepared. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes All necessary prerequisites have been provided. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Specific activities from the plan are not being implemented yet. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible There are still no visible results from the project implementation. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget There are enough funds in the municipal budget to implement the plan. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites To start the implementation all necessary prerequisites are met. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The project remains a priority Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not halted. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown The project is not in stagnation. Councillor in Bosilovo municipality where this issue is being monitored
  • 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 Website of the municipality of Bosilovo 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 Requested information from the municipality and ones received properly. Councillor, 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.) Councillor, Citizens
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Citizens
  • 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 Citizens carry out the waste selection on their initiative. Citizens, Councillor
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Some citizens carry out waste selections by themselves. Citizens, Councillor
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Has not held public events on this issue till this moment. Councillor
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There are two contact forms for communication on the municipality's website, one for the municipality and another for the mayor - Ask the mayor. Website of the municipality of Bosilovo https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk/prasajgogradonacalnikot/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality The Municipality of Bosilovo does not hold open days of the municipality. Website of the municipality of Bosilovo https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Has not submitted civil initiatives on this issue. Citizens, Councillor