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 approved during a civic meeting with various settlements which 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 the director of PUC Tetovo prepared an action plan with the municipal inspectorate for the prevention and removal of illegal dumpsites. The mayor, PUC - Tetovo,
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Nо The municipality faces an account blockage, which signifies that no payments or transactions can be made due to the executors. The head of the 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 landfills. In March, 10 landfills were cleaned: block-82, Shipad, textile, the orthodox cemetery, Brodec, Small Recica, Jepcishta, Poroj, Kodra e Diellit and Rruga Koda The municipality of Tetovo, PUC - Tetovo, the Albanika E.T. Association https://www.facebook.com/npktetovatetove/posts/pfbid0M386pkESR2ajipyqT3A5F4seF9WYpyWqFXcsovTe5WFA1S1E9ipoFqTtM7Krku7wl
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes The municipal inspectorate issued fines during January and February, this data was then published on the Facebook page "Mobilize, inform, report - Tetovo". The inspectorate acted in areas where dumpsites and illegal pollutants were reported. The Mayor and the Albanika E.T. Association 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 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes PUC Tetovo and the municipality of Tetovo are operating with blocked accounts, which signifies that this state prevents normal functioning as well as responding to the requests and needs of the citizens. Head of the finance department at PUC 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 involved in the implementation of this project and has undertaken activities in order to contribute to its realization. Public hygiene remains a priority for the mayor of the municipality of Tetovo. The mayor 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. N/A The project continues to be implemented. The Albanika E.T. Association and the Mayor 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
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A The project continues to be implemented. The Albanika E.T. Association and the Mayor 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

  • 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 profile, a platform can be found for the raising of 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 can be submitted to the municipal archive regarding the status of the electoral promise. 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/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, by way of their own initiative have cleaned up the spaces and dumpsites. The citizens, the Albanika E.T Association https://www.facebook.com/ylber.jahiu/ https://fb.watch/jFKHFgv6_-/
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes BL Selce, BL Golema Recica took initiative to clean public spaces. The citizens and the Albanika E.T Association https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02zArWD6pbX1kMzu9zjMabgZWoUaeeNYaJnKJkeLUyVWCTffANczQ795CXY3Qkjf7nl&id=100088919935326
      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 On March 17, the Albanika E.T Association alongside the municipality of Tetovo, organized a public debate with the goal of raising collective awareness on waste management. The Mayor, the Albanika E.T Association https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial/posts/pfbid02sQF8TkBusQPb8xShbZ3QSRZBXLZtqtSS4ixCGbbmmL8N7hVisDi4xAmSJkfSfQr4l
      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 section of "e-report", an android application has also been created, through which citizens can report polluters, 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 holds open days on the last Friday of every month, and on March 3rd the municipality organized an open day during which this issue was discussed, on March 17th the monitored issue was discussed during a public debate. The mayor and the president of the municipal council tetova.gov.mk https://www.facebook.com/komunaofficial https://www.facebook.com/KasamiBilall
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes Local communities, by way of their own initiative have begun clearing public spaces from the illegal dumpsites. The Albanika E.T Association the local communities unit https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid02zArWD6pbX1kMzu9zjMabgZWoUaeeNYaJnKJkeLUyVWCTffANczQ795CXY3Qkjf7nl&id=100088919935326 https://fb.watch/jFKHFgv6_-/