Monitoring matrix
| No. | Monitoring criterion | Status | Description & comments | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I. Implementation of the monitored measure | ||||
| 1.1 | Budget funds allocated in the municipality's 2026 budget for implementing the measure | No | The 2026 Budget of the Municipality of Krivogaštani does not include a dedicated budget line for the measure “Cleaning of Illegal Dumpsites.” The funds are not clearly allocated, as they are listed under municipal services without specifying the amount earmarked for this measure. The total allocation of MKD 150,000 under municipal services covers both waste collection and the cleaning of illegal dumpsites. | Programme for the Development of Communal Services in the Settlements of the Municipality of Krivogashtani for the Period 2026–2028, and the budgets of the Municipality of Krivogashtani and the Public Utility Company Pelagonija, adopted on 12 December 2025. The 2026 Budget of the Municipality of Krivogashtani was adopted on 29 December 2025 |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | No | The public procurement plan does not include any procurements related to this measure. | Public Procurement Plan of the Municipality of Krivogaštani – https://e-nabavki.gov.mk/InstitutionGridData.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2ksoZ5zha0RCNSv9YmvmxeTrxd0aQj68iR10jnNov_HF_dH0kMZQ10zLw#/ciAnnouncementPlansGrid/c5cd9bd3-395a-4244-a481-2d890e42261d |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | Yes | A prerequisite for implementing this measure is mapping illegal dumpsites before their removal. No official document identifies the locations of illegal dumpsites. New dumpsites emerge daily and are mapped directly in the field by the Public Utility Company Pelagonija | Meeting with the Director of the Public Utility Company Pelagonija on 3 September 2026 |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | No | Although no updates have been published on the municipality’s website or Facebook page, concrete field activities have reportedly been carried out. It was stated that illegal dumpsites are being cleaned up through extraordinary clean-up operations twice a month at the following locations: Krivogaštani, Bela Crkva, Ruvci, Krušeani and Obršani. | Meeting with the Director of the Public Utility Company “Pelagonija” in Krivogaštani on 3 September 2026. |
| II. Transparency and accountability of the municipality/institution | ||||
| 2.1 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) regularly shares information about the measure on its website and social media | No | The Municipality of Krivogaštani maintains an active website where information on waste management is published. The Public Utility Company “Pelagonija” does not have an active website; however, we were informed that it is under development and is expected to become operational. Both institutions maintain active Facebook pages but do not regularly share updates on their ongoing activities, despite field activities being carried out. | Facebook page of the Public Utility Company “Pelagonija”: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081132322758 |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | On 3 September, LAG Agro Lider submitted a Request for Access to Public Information. No response to the request had been received by the end of the reporting period. | Project team |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | No | During this quarter, no information was shared with stakeholders through meetings or interviews. LAG Agro Lider held one meeting with the director, during which information was provided about the measure being monitored. | Meeting with the Director of the public utility company Pelagonija on 3 September, during which it was explained that such meetings with citizens had not been held due to the summer period and the utility company's fieldwork activities. |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | No formal consultations or meetings with citizens were held during this quarter. | Meeting with the Director of the public utility company Pelagonija on 3 September 2026. |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | No | Daily monitoring of key local Facebook groups, fan pages, and comments on the official profiles of relevant institutions; verification with the municipality of whether any formal correspondence or civic initiative has been received | Daily monitoring of key local Facebook groups, fan pages, and comments on the official profiles of relevant institutions; verification with the municipality of whether any formal correspondence or civic initiative has been received |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | Yes | LAG Agro Lider initiated and held a public gathering in the form of a field meeting in Krivogashtani on 26 June 2026, focusing on the monitored measure. The meeting provided an opportunity to discuss the current challenges related to the measure and brought together 20 citizens of different ages and from different settlements. | https://radiopela.mk/73431/ |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | No | The Municipality of Krivogashtani and the public utility company Pelagonija do not provide options for electronic citizen participation on their official websites. | |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | Yes | Although the Municipality of Krivogashtani does not have a designated open day, citizens can visit the municipal offices any day to obtain information on matters related to the monitored measure. However, there is no dedicated open day for the measure concerning municipal waste collection, specifically the regularity of collection, geographical coverage, and service efficiency. | Findings based on discussions with representatives of the Municipality and the public utility company Pelagonija on 3 September 2026. |