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 The decision to begin the implementation process was received a long while ago Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes 40 dumpsters have already been purchased and introduced to the legal entities Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC Director
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Contact on an expert level with the municipal head of departments as well as the PUC for the implementation of the conclusions. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes An informative campaign is necessary for the citizens regarding the selection. Civic forums on waste selection and recycling are planned to be held during March Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The selection is included in the program, the municipal plan needs to be revised. Advisor, environmental inspector, PUC director
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The organization of the upcoming planned forums is being developed Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes 40 dumpsters have been introduced to the legal entities in the village of Bosilovo Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There is a lack of garbage collection vehicles as well as the means to close the illegal dumpsites Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC director, communal inspector
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC director
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The promise remains a priority Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC director,
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. There is no cancelation Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC director,
      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 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 All the requested information was received in a timely manner 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.) Yes A waste selection campaign is also established, an ongoing municipal campaign included in their program, where citizens, schools, and others can participate. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC director,
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes 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 are not involved in the decision making processes Citizens
      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 Citizens execute their own initiative regarding waste selection Citizens, Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      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 matter Citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes On the municipal website, two contact forms can be found for communication purposes, one to reach the municipality and another intended 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 municipal days Website of the municipality of Bosilovo https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk
      4.4 Citizen initiatives No civic initiatives have been submitted on this matter Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, citizens