Electoral Support Programme

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

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 During the meeting between the mobilizers, the coordinator and the heads of "Albanika E.T." with the mayor, the head of the municipal inspectorate and the director of PUC - 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 The public procurement process is not implemented due to the account of the municipality of Tetovo having been blocked as well as due to large debts. The Head of Finance Department
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes The mayor of the municipality of Tetovo holds regular civic meetings with various settlements which have requested aid in the prevention and removal of illegal dumpsites. The mayor, the head of the municipal inspectorate and the director of PUC - Tetovo,
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The mayor of the municipality of Tetovo and PUC Tetovo have prepared an action plan with the municipal inspectorate for the prevention and removal of illegal dumpsites, and it is already underway. The mayor, PUC - Tetovo
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо Due to the municipal account being blocked, no transactions can be made at this time The Head of Finance Department, the Mayor
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes PUC Tetovo along with the municipality of Tetovo have begun the removal and clearing of dumpsites. Five dumpsites were cleared in April: in the villages Saracin, Vice, Brodec, Poroj and Falishte. PUC - Tetovo, the Albanika E.T. Association
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Dumpsites have been cleared in several settlements and the hygiene and greenery in the municipality is being sustained. Five dumpsites were cleared in April: in the villages Saracin, Vice, Brodec, Poroj and Falishte. The mayor and the Albanika E.T. Association https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid02Qg2NPWxD5zh9zNn1MUjhvbMdXfdXHneXY2Af7shJr7RT4iQ6z6mXK4EsVZB74Ue1l https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid0cRKGTrjqzZzsShzcL3c1CxbCGdWETM2WfgkHayXWBKHJrJrViJ5TUirsybL8zfel https://www.facebook.com/PorojFaqjaZyrtare/posts/pfbid0nDHAKpdEJHQdePBFPKpUrwMh5XJtVcUChpXz8q5dwdmbsaLM7g85288CHT4ewDBfl https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid0M386pkESR2ajipyqT3A5F4seF9WYpyWqFXcsovTe5WFA1S1E9ipoFqTtM7Krku7wl
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes PUC Tetovo and the municipality of Tetovo are currently operating with blocked accounts, this situation prevents the execution of regular tasks as well as service provision for the citizens. The Mayor
      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 election promise remains a priority for the mayor and the municipality. There were no obstacles in the implementation of the project and which concludes that the monitoring is successful The mayor https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid02Qg2NPWxD5zh9zNn1MUjhvbMdXfdXHneXY2Af7shJr7RT4iQ6z6mXK4EsVZB74Ue1l https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid0cRKGTrjqzZzsShzcL3c1CxbCGdWETM2WfgkHayXWBKHJrJrViJ5TUirsybL8zfel https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0rRoQRbUcv9AwAMgZ7x1aMWmN9JCGJ34sR9LUsPbqxpPRmeCy7SFK64XQizhfLQ6Ul&id=100088919935326 https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid0oV756ppsse93AQUWatUt2pju3uc5hKzbc8Hwsm6KqaciaMDZQHQtovwRvmg5x6wel&id=100064308025081 https://www.facebook.com/PorojFaqjaZyrtare/posts/pfbid0nDHAKpdEJHQdePBFPKpUrwMh5XJtVcUChpXz8q5dwdmbsaLM7g85288CHT4ewDBfl https://fb.watch/jFJn0VxBIt/ https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid02sQF8TkBusQPb8xShbZ3QSRZBXLZtqtSS4ixCGbbmmL8N7hVisDi4xAmSJkfSfQr4l https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid0M386pkESR2ajipyqT3A5F4seF9WYpyWqFXcsovTe5WFA1S1E9ipoFqTtM7Krku7wl https://www.facebook.com/Besar.Durmishi/posts/pfbid02SpwfUj9FiifhuD4XTGUoo8DFVjsr2daQ5sqgYLuFW16rp4bULTQ1r3YYJ6hYB5rEl https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid052qWz4z7GjR7XorRm2QrMSMNpQxmcqRfYvmKQ7i2Ji6iiUP6KqUdDoP4puj9nRxil https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088588332075
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The implementation of the project is ongoing. The only obstacle remains to be the municipality's blocked account. the Mayor, the Albanika E.T. Association
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation, the implementation of the project is ongoing. The only obstacle remains to be the municipality's blocked account. the Mayor, the Albanika E.T. Association.,

  • 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 Yes On the mayor's FB profile, texts are regularly posted on the topic of raising collective awareness in dealing with waste. The head of the mayor's information desk https://www.tetova.gov.mk/default.aspx?lan=2 https://www.facebook.com/KasamiBilall
      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 According to the law on access to public information, a request for access to public information can be submitted to the municipal archive regarding the status of the election promise, however there is no information on the amount of submitted requests 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.) Yes The mayor's information desk and PUC Tetovo, at the request of the citizens, provide information regarding the plan for the removal of illegal dumpsites as well as public hygiene maintenance. The Mayor, the head of the 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 by informal means with the municipality, the head of the finance department, the head of the inspectorate and the PUC 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 alongside the Albanika E.T. Association, organized a public debate on March 17th regarding the illegal dumpsites. Debates with the citizens are also held every last Friday of every month. The Mayor https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid02XFc1udzkox8771A1cNdZiDUD6Ex6aqf9QvUVGh2KbG1dRWr6gNGv2EPXLakUVxcJl https://www.facebook.com/KasamiBilall/posts/pfbid0i7Af1C8VHX3meLvsB46JYdzaWsyb5evuVZ7aTKz4eTSEtTFknMB2BiqiRQXFdwbNl
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Yes House committees from blocks 82, area 1-2, Small Recica, Selca, Sonchev Breg and the neighborhood of Dardania, by way of their own initiative have cleaned up the spaces and dumpsites. https://www.facebook.com/http.www.fshativic/posts/pfbid02fd3UUVnyQwNL6rw3URCZTmJbT7JQtAVqZ5VdjFcYf5Bm2L6QMFTXourL3fqjHKAAl
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes LC Selce, LC Big Recica have taken the initiative to clean public spaces. https://www.facebook.com/http.www.fshativic/posts/pfbid02fd3UUVnyQwNL6rw3URCZTmJbT7JQtAVqZ5VdjFcYf5Bm2L6QMFTXourL3fqjHKAAl
      4 Mechanisms utilized by the municipality to ensure citizen participation, specifically as related to the monitored item:
      4.1 Public gatherings, debates and forums Yes No public events were held in April regarding this issue, however the municipality organizes open days on every last Friday of every month. The Mayor, the Albanika E.T 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 under the "e-report" section, an android application has also been created, through which citizens can report polluters, either anonymously or by submitting data. The municipality of Tetovo, the Albanika E.T Association The Municipal Website, report a problem https://tetova.gov.mk/ereport/
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes The municipality organizes open days on every last Friday of every month. The Mayor
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes The Local communities, by way of their own initiative have begun clearing public spaces and illegal dumpsites. The Albanika E.T Association, Unit for Local Communities, https://www.facebook.com/http.www.fshativic/posts/pfbid02fd3UUVnyQwNL6rw3URCZTmJbT7JQtAVqZ5VdjFcYf5Bm2L6QMFTXourL3fqjHKAAl https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02zArWD6pbX1kMzu9zjMabgZWoUaeeNYaJnKJkeLUyVWCTffANczQ795CXY3Qkjf7nl&id=100088919935326 https://fb.watch/jFKHFgv6_-/