Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

Active youth through transparent municipality

This initiative will monitor the implementation of the electoral promise on identification of/prevention from environmental pollutants (water, soil, air) though youth activism. Community mobilization activities will include: identifying the environmental pollutants through photography; photo exhibition of detected environmental pollutants; round table for final presentation of the results.

The local monitoring topic is the selection and management of waste in the Municipality of Tetovo.

Implementer
Center for education and development- CED, Tearce
Location
Tearce
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 Nо During this month, the municipality of Tetovo did not make a specific decision regarding the monitored issue. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо The procurement process has not been carried out. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо During January, no meetings took place with the involved parties regarding the issue of monitoring. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 NGOs, Citizens
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The Municipality does not have a specific plan for monitoring environmental pollutants. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes The monitoring of environmental pollutants is within the municipality and it has fulfilled all the necessary prerequisites. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan N/A The activities are not transparent for the citizens even though can be implemented but they are not visible. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Nо The results of the monitored item are not visible. There is a lack of transparency. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A There is no specific information. The environmental sector and environmental issues have separate budgets. There is still no concrete budget allocation for the monitored item. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Nо All conditions are met. The municipality has a specific environmental sector. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority N/A It is not clear whether the project remains a priority for the municipality. The e-report page continues to work. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not halted. Citizens
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Yes The reasons for the inadequate development of the project are not yet known. Key information from the municipal authorities is missing. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2

  • 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 At most partial information could be found on the theme. Website of the Municipality of Tetovo https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      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 N/A The mobilizers are still waiting for a response to a request for public information. 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.) N/A Information may come from various places, but such information is unofficial. Citizens
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes It is noticed that obtaining information in such a way can be done, but it is not credible. 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 N/A During this month, the municipality did not hold events to involve citizens in the processes of the monitored item. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A There is no specific initiative from citizens regarding the monitored issue. Citizens
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Citizens continue to report problems on the e-report page. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums N/A During this month, the municipality did not hold any public events regarding monitored item. https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Via special page e-report. https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Nо The municipality did not hold open days during this month. https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Nо No civic initiative has been made regarding this issue. Citizens