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 | Yes | A specific amount of MKD 60,000,000 has been allocated. At its sixth session, held on 30 December 2025, the Council of the Municipality of Prilep officially adopted the 2026 Budget, amounting to MKD 2,472,428,114. The funds are clearly allocated in line with the title and description of the measure. | Official gazette no. 21 од 30.12.2025 https://www.prilep.gov.mk/sluzhben-glasnik-br-21-od-30-12-2025/ ; Програми за работа на ЈКП Комуналец за 2026 година https://komunalecprilep.com.mk/programi-za-rabota/ |
| 1.2 | Public procurements planned and/or carried out in relation to the measure | Yes | The procurement plan of the Public Utility Company Komunalec includes three procurements relevant to the monitored measure: household plastic waste bins, semi-underground containers, and metal containers with capacities of 1.1 m³ and 5 m³. During the reporting period, the Municipality of Prilep also published a public procurement notice for installing urban equipment (semi-underground containers), with an estimated value of MKD 15,269,832.20, excluding VAT. | Public Procurement Plans of the Public Utility Company Komunalec and the Municipality of Prilep: |
| 1.3 | The necessary preconditions for carrying out activities related to the measure are in place (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) | Yes | Technical documentation and micro-location planning are underway to determine the sites for installing semi-underground containers in urban areas, along with the preparation of a geospatial analysis/study of existing coverage and the mapping of new, optimised routes in both urban and rural areas. | Investment Programme for 2026 of the Public Utility Company Komunalec Prilep: https://komunalecprilep.com.mk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/programa-investicii-2026.pdf |
| 1.4 | Concrete activities related to the measure are being implemented | Yes | Yes, concrete field activities are being implemented under the measure to improve the municipal waste collection system: | |
| 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 | Yes | Both institutions maintain active official websites. The Public Utility Company “Komunalec” – Prilep also maintains an active Facebook page, regularly informing the public about its activities, with posts published almost daily. Updates on the Municipality of Prilep’s official website are less frequent. During this quarter, communications focused on the new campaign, “60 Days – Clean Is Beautiful.” | |
| 2.2 | The municipality (i.e. the competent institution) responds to requests for public information submitted about the specific measure | No | During this quarter, no Freedom of Information request was submitted regarding the specific measure. Furthermore, as of the date the information was received, the Municipality had not received any related requests from other parties. | Discussion with the person responsible for this area on 15 September 2026. |
| 2.3 | The municipality (i.e. the responsible institution) shares information about the measure at the request of stakeholders through meetings, interviews, gatherings, etc. | Yes | Official statement by the Mayor of Prilep on 4 September, announcing that the Municipality of Prilep and the public utility company Komunalec hosted representatives from the municipalities of Gazi Baba, Gjorche Petrov, Ilinden, and Strumica to exchange good practices in local waste management and the establishment of primary and secondary waste separation systems. | https://www.facebook.com/komunalecprilep/posts/pfbid02G1V3SUyX6bckLa674QZ7LfZH3GmbkVXZiwgbYRNFk4g7W9XQQugNAtewbmPkugR9l?rdid=OaCgXMo6hZhputv0# https://www.facebook.com/ProdanoskiDejan/posts/pfbid02mSf21MMPXmYjMz55LxADwtGPeYxZTEF3ENhcnEi79HupUkJ7GDWsQArbMPtSRqGQl?rdid=PUluaJZt9tUck9vG# |
| III. Citizen participation in decision-making | ||||
| 3.1 | Citizens are involved in decisions related to the implementation of the measure | No | During this quarter, no formal consultations or meetings with citizens were held. At a meeting with the Director of the public utility company Komunalec Prilep, it was explained that citizens had not yet been involved in the process because it was still in the preparatory phase and consultations were not considered necessary at this stage. | Direct meeting with the Director of the public utility company Komunalec Prilep on 15 September 2026. |
| 3.2 | Citizens have initiated participation in decisions related to the monitored measure | Yes | On 11 July, a request was submitted by a group of citizens through the “Moj Prilep” platform, leading to the organisation of a joint clean-up initiative to collect and remove waste. On 16 July, a female resident of the Municipality of Prilep posted a report on her Facebook profile, following which the reported issue was addressed. | https://www.facebook.com/mojotprilep/posts/pfbid013bKm6zin4CXwWYmVQP9NjcyCumFtsMtbz9Adm5buULqLKdFZAp421WmTFEqXcjgl?rdid=wHA8C2qESHlIeXjp# https://www.facebook.com/groups/198782505385013/permalink/1506183584644892/?rdid=yhsmq703QLdyZ03m# |
| Citizens were involved in the implementation of the specific measure through: | ||||
| 3.3.1 | Public assemblies, debates and forums | Yes | On 26 July 2026, a field meeting was held with 20 participants, all young people aged 18–29. The discussion focused on the monitored measure, specifically the regularity of municipal waste collection, geographical coverage, and the efficiency of waste collection services in Prilep. | https://radiopela.mk/73431/ |
| 3.3.2 | Possibility of electronic participation via mobile apps, website, online forms, etc. | Yes | The Municipality of Prilep provides an option on its official website for citizens to report issues related to the monitored measure. | |
| 3.3.3 | Municipality open days | Yes | At the Municipality of Prilep, every Thursday is an open day for meetings with citizens. However, there is no dedicated open day for the measure concerning municipal waste collection, specifically the regularity of collection, geographical coverage, and service efficiency. On average, 15–20 citizens attend these open days. | |