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 brought up 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 There are no public procurements in March. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo Director of PCE
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Informal discussions were held regarding the organization of the citizens' forum by the Green Institute. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo Green Institute
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes There is a prepared implementation plan of the activities from a while ago, according to which are currently being implemented. 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 of waste is included in the PCE's waste management program, it remains to revise the plan of the municipality and how it would be involved in the implementation of activities related to the monitored issue. Councilor in Bosilovo municipality environmental inspector, PCE director
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes On March 26, an eco - action "Clean Hills for all" took place, was organized by the municipality, where, despite the municipality's participation, the schools, PCEs, NGOs, councillors and many citizens participated with increased attendance. #EcoAction: CLEAN HILLS FOR ALL-3 https://www.radiomof.mk/eko-akcija-chisti-ridovi-za-site-za-zashtita-na-prirodata-vo-strumica-i-regionot/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes In March, new visible results from the project implementation. A citizens' forum took place on March 17, organized by the Green Institute, with 20 participants present. Adviser
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There are no funds for garbage collection vehicles and for closing illegal dumps. Councilor in the municipality of Bosilovo, director of PCE, communal inspector
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget for overall project implementation. Councilor in the municipality of Bosilovo, director of PCE,
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority The promise remains a priority, and the same one is being implemented according to current possibilities. Councilor in the municipality of Bosilovo, director of PCE,
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. The project is not stooped. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A 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 There is no information about the election promise on the municipality's 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.) In March, no meetings were held on the topic. Environmental Inspector
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes A waste selection campaign also exists, an ongoing municipal campaign included in their program, where citizens, schools, and others can participate. Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo, PCE 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 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 have not filed an initiative regarding this issue. Citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens by themselves execute their initiative regarding waste selection. 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 The municipality has not held a public event - the Green Institute organization, which is monitoring the issue, organized a citizens' forum on March 17 with the presence of the mayor, and 20 participants, about which the municipality informed the citizens. https://www.facebook.com/zeleninstitut/posts/pfbid02JuPezFcdY6qN9r9CaPaWRCefefdmPBBuDZMUeW6bb66PscikUM9h4XHdyPWa9tX6l
      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 filed on this matter Advisor in the municipality of Bosilovo