(MK) Single Initiative 2022 – Electoral Support Programme

Dealing with municipal waste and raising awareness among the citizens of Tetovo

This initiative will monitor the realization of the electoral promise related to “Improved solid waste collection in the municipality of Tetovo”. Key community mobilization activities will include: field visits to neighborhoods and locations with discernable unclean environment; public debates with affected stakeholders and decision-makers; information dissemination and awareness raising through social media such as Facebook and Instagram, etc.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to the methods of waste management and selection in Tetovo.

Implementer

Association for culture, art, education, sport, media and publishing activity, ALBANIKA ET Tetovo

Location

Tetovo

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	During the meeting between the mobilizers of the organization "Albanika E.T." with the mayor, the head of the municipal inspectorate, and the director of the PCE - Tetovo, the decision on the start of the implementation of the issue was confirmed.	The Mayor
1.2	A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item	Nо	There is no implementation of the public procurement process due to the blocked account of the municipality of Tetovo.	Head of Finance Department
1.3	Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held	Yes		The Mayor
1.4	An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item	Yes	The mayor of the municipality of Tetovo and the director of PCE Tetovo prepared an action plan with the municipal inspectorate for the prevention and removal of illegal dumpsites.	The Mayor
1.5	Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.)	Yes	The head of the municipal inspectorate organizes sentry duty in the most polluted zones (zones with the most garbage disposals) and municipal wardens will act as sentries on Saturdays and Sundays.	Head of a municipal inspectorate, head of the municipal inspectorate unit for environmental protection
1.6	The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan	Yes	After the mobilizers submitted the reports, the municipality takes action on the reported cases.	The mayor of the municipality, the director of PCE Tetovo.
1.7	Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible	Yes	The municipal inspectorate issued fines during November and December, this data was then published on the Facebook page "Get mobilized, Get informed, Report - Tetovo". The inspectorate acted in areas where have been reported dumpsites and illegal pollutant	Head of the municipal inspectorate unit for environmental protection https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088588332075 https://www.facebook.com/KasamiBilall/posts/pfbid0i7Af1C8VHX3meLvsB46JYdzaWsyb5evuVZ7aTKz4eTSEtTFknMB2BiqiRQXFdwbNl https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid02FgQHsXXSBoYQCFy9T1SojszvEvD1k4fMVeV36nqNL64AiiMfQZEhBs5FV5FPBFkvl https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid0KEUxhBcKTGJt54ZznYH1CCtRtJc7gnhZ3U3PCAznuDzukEdfRMUWbGR82fUoRAEbl
2	Stagnation
2.1	Lack of funds in the municipal budget	Yes	There is a lack of funds in the municipal budget due to accumulated municipal debt, as well as the debt of PCE Tetovo (it is not liquid).	Head of the finance department at PCE Tetovo.
2.2	Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites	Yes	The municipal budget lacks funds due to the blocked account.	Head of the finance department at PUC Tetovo, head of the budget unit.
2.3	The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority	Nо	The mayor is interested in the implementation of this project and undertakes activities that contribute to its implementation.	Mayor
2.4	Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc.	N/A	There is no information that the activities have been cancelled.	Association "Albanika E.T Mayor
2.5	The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown	N/A	No information	Association "Albanika E.T Mayor

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 information shared on the project's status on the website of the municipality.	The head of the mayor's information desk 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	Yes	Information regarding the status of the project can be obtained by submitting a request for access to public information.	The head of the mayor's information desk
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	In February, there were no requests to share information of this type.	Head of a municipal inspectorate
4	There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.)	Yes	The mobilizers maintain regular contact through informal means with the municipality, the head of the finance department, the head of the inspectorate and the PCE director.	mobilizers, the project coordinator and the project manager.

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	The municipality of Tetovo organizes open days with its citizens on the last Friday of every month, during which time the citizens can report illegal dumpsites.	Mayor. https://www.facebook.com/KasamiBilall/posts/pfbid0i7Af1C8VHX3meLvsB46JYdzaWsyb5evuVZ7aTKz4eTSEtTFknMB2BiqiRQXFdwbNl
2	Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item	Nо	The mayor and municipal department heads confirmed their stance on the issue regarding the extensive debt of the municipality of Tetovo and the insufficient funds and materials, the citizens are aware that it cannot support civic initiatives.	The mayor, the head of the finance department, the head of the public utilities department and the head of the department of municipal affairs.
3	Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources	Yes	The citizens organized various initiatives with the help of local communities from different areas within the region of Tetovo municipality, where contributions from expatriates were also given.	The citizens and the association Albanika E.T.
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	So far, there have been no public debates on the topic, but the ''Albanika'' ET Association has planned a public debate on March 17 with citizens and representatives of PCE Tetovo, NGOs, the municipal inspectorate and the mayor of the municipality.	the ''Albanika'' ET Association
4.2	Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc.	Yes	On the municipality's official website, citizens can report a problem in the "e-report" section.	Official municipal website, report a problem https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/ information manager - mayor's cabinet
4.3	Open days of the municipality	Yes	The municipality held open days on the last Friday of every month and on March 3, the Day of the Municipality, during which this issue is also discussed.	The Mayor
4.4	Citizen initiatives	Nо	No civil initiatives have been filed on this issue	Mayor, public utilities department, head of the finance department and head of the budget unit.