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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 No decision has been made yet regarding the start of the implementation process. Website of the municipality of Kochani kocani.gov.mk 1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item N/A The public sanitation program and illegal landfill clean-ups implement the public enterprise for communal hygiene, and there is no need for public procurement by the municipality. KPE Vodovod 1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо Not the municipality, but ''Svetla idnina'' held meetings with the established crisis group, individual meetings with citizens from the Roma community, a public forum introducing the survey results and meetings with representatives of the municipality. https://www.facebook.com/Kocani232/posts/pfbid02mokFuFCaUZn5Ev5ivqcx4WrB4XX728P93ZsTQdorQcL2M49sUJ5xTdnX9KsmFvSDl https://www.facebook.com/Kocani232/posts/pfbid033pMqtXiEQFdM7jNh5i6kxYKyt7NuFRNxPsSyUyRhiMViZR8pJGYE3sSMsMWschwDl 1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Nо The implementation plan is not ready yet, and we expect to start with the action plan in the upcoming months. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani Communal Inspector 1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes Yes, within the framework of the program for communal hygiene and public sanitation and the activities of PKE Vodovod, at least once a month are cleaned the dumpsites in the Roma neighborhood. Inspector for communal activities 1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes In January, there was again a cleaning of the illegal dumps in and around the Roma neighbourhood. Inspector for communal activities Representative of PKE Vodovod 1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes In January, the inspectors for communal activities carried out several terrain checks. The framework of the 2023 environmental program includes the arrangement of the locations with existing illegal landfills. There is a lack of funds for implementation. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2 Stagnation 2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Although the programs have been passed and adopted, the municipality still does not have the necessary funds to implement the project. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the budget of the Municipality of Kochani. Officer for relations with ethnic communities in Kochani Municipality 2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The state of the environment in the Roma community is always of high priority. Officer for relations with ethnic communities in Kochani Municipality 2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not halted. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо No stagnation. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani -
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 Information regarding the project's status is available on the Facebook page of the organization ''Svetla idnina'', which monitors the issue. https://www.facebook.com/Kocani232?mibextid=ZbWKwL 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 Information on the project's status can be obtained through a Request for Access to Public Information, and there is no information for eventual submissions specifically for this issue. 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.) Yes The municipality is open to sharing information about the project with all stakeholders. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes The ''Svetla idnina'' project team that works on this project is in daily informal communication with the municipality. The ''Svetla idnina'' project team -
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 Yes Through public forums and cooperation with Roma non-governmental organizations. Secretary of the municipality of Kochani 2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes Several initiatives have been submitted to improve the environment in the Roma community. CCD Svetla idnina 3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Dumpsite clean-ups and tree planting movements to prevent littering and waste. 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 N/A No information 4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes Website of the municipality of Kochani kocani.gov.mk 4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality often organizes open days for citizens, where citizens from the Roma community participate and contribute to the monitoring issue. Website of the municipality of Kochani kocani.gov.mk 4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The ''Svetla Idnina'' organization has submitted several initiatives which have been accepted and are already being implemented by the municipality regarding this issue. Website of the municipality of Kochani kocani.gov.mk
Initiative for better living conditions and environment improvement in the Roma community in Kochani
This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the 2021 election promise related to “Improved living conditions of the Roma community in the Municipality of Kocani through increased waste collection and creation of recreational green areas for young and elderly people”. Community mobilization activities will include: citizen survey; creation of citizen task force aimed to monitor the activities of the local self-government related to the electoral promise; three-party agreement (NGO, Mayor and public enterprise for communal hygiene) including an action plan for implementation; guerilla actions and press conferences.
The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to maintenance of cleanliness in public areas in the Roma community in the municipality of Kochani.
Implementer
Centеr for community development Svetla Idnina Kochani
Location
Kochani
Budget
300000 denars
Status
Active