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 The decision to begin the implementation process is approved 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 Nо By the end of the year, the supply company Pakomak needs to procure and install 40 to 69 smaller containers and bins for the selective collection of glass and paper. A contract has to be signed with a local collector for selection and signed by the PUC. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Informal discussions are underway with mobilizers regarding the status of the monitored issue. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo Mobilizers
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes There is a prepared implementation plan for the subsequent activities, which are currently being implemented. By the end of the year, containers for solid waste from the MEPP will also be allocated to them, which the municipality requested through the PUC. 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 There are no changes from the previous month. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, Environmental Inspector, PUC Director
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes On April 7th, the municipality held an environmental campaign to encourage citizens to sort their waste. The municipality of Bosilovo distributed 1,200 fruit seedlings to residents who sort plastic bottles. https://mia.mk/story/%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D1%88%D0%B8%D1%88%D0%B8%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The municipality organized a campaign to collect plastic bottles. https://mia.mk/story/%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B1%D0%BE%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B7%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D0%BF%D0%BB%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B8-%D1%88%D0%B8%D1%88%D0%B8%D1%9A%D0%B0-%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BB%D1%83%D0%B2%D0%B0-%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%BE%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%B4%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Insufficient funding is available for waste collection vehicles and the closure of illegal dumps. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget for the full implementation of the project. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC Director
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The promise remains a priority, and it is being implemented according to current possibilities and will continue its implementation even after the completion of monitoring. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC Director
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project has not been halted. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо There is no project stagnation. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo

  • 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 There is no info regarding the electoral promise on the official municipality website. 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 The mobilizers have submitted several Requests for free Access to Public Information and received a prompt answer. . Mobilizers
      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 No new information was shared on the topic in April. Advisor of the municipality
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes There were several informal meetings held on the topic, but due to their informal nature, no information or figures were shared. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PUC Director, 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 Nо The citizens are not involved in the decision-making process regarding this tissue. Citizens
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Citizens have not filed initiatives regarding this issue. Citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes The citizens are independently carrying out waste sorting. 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 No public events have been held in April regarding this matter. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes The municipality's website has two contact forms for communication, one for the municipality and another one 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 Nо The municipality of Bosilovo does not hold open municipal days Website of the municipality of Bosilovo https://opstinabosilovo.gov.mk
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiatives have been filed on this matter Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo