Green Map for Green Community

This initiative will monitor the degree of implementation of the municipal Program for environmental protection, including the development of new green areas, waste management, and construction of cycling paths. Community mobilization activities will include: design of a digital application for mapping and naming the trees in Veles and new locations to plant trees; three public events with local and national authorities and stakeholders, NGOs, and citizens; design of a website to promote the monitoring results; organization of an award contest for young people and similar.

The subject matter of the local monitoring refers to stipulated environment protection activities in the municipal program.

Implementer
Impact Net Foundation - leaders in a mission for peace, freedom and prosperity Veles
Location
Veles
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 The program for the Municipality of Veles activity in the field of environmental protection in 2022 has been compiled. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/sednici/programi-2022/ZivotnaSredina2022.pdf
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes Construction of underground containers Electronic system for public procurement: https://e-nabavki.gov.mk
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes Public debate on draft- documents in the municipality Social networks: https://www.facebook.com/opshtinaveles/posts/pfbid02NKrvehCis5SwrcS8SEAgWE5tffh77a3xB6Bek5KqCLs6x9sw9hx95kBJo1EMRwV7l
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes The program for the Municipality of Veles activity in the field of environmental protection in 2022 has been compiled. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/sednici/programi-2022/ZivotnaSredina2022.pdf
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) N/A
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes Underground containers have been placed in the waste management section. Containers are visible
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Three new parks in the Municipality of Veles. Social networks: https://www.facebook.com/opshtinaveles/posts/pfbid02PpFHtEqZ3QwgtgNWgrdm2XVfgoraGEdbPAPw3steMt2URpLywtYpEf4of56xzyLRl
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget N/A There is no stagnation
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites N/A There is no stagnation
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Working meeting with the Ministry of Environment and Physical Planning. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/odrzana-rabotna-sredba-so-ministerstvoto-za-zivotna-sredina-i-prostorno-planiranje
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. N/A There is no stagnation
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown N/A There is no stagnation
  • 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 Website of the municipality: (https://veles.gov.mk/)
      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 Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/sloboden-pristap-do-informacii-2
      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 Information about the status of the project shares with a conversation request. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/sloboden-pristap-do-informacii-2
      4 There is practice of informal information sharing by the municipality with affected citizens (e.g. via informal discussions etc.) Yes There is the way of informal exchange of information and activities that are currently taking place. https://www.facebook.com/kolevmarko
  • 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 Public debate on draft- documents in the municipality https://mia.mk/%D0%BE%D0%BF%D1%88%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%81-%D1%9C%D0%B5-%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%B8-%D1%98%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%BD%D0%B0-%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B2%D0%B0/
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item N/A There is no information
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Organized eco actions https://mia.mk/%D0%B2%D0%BE-%D0%B5%D0%BA%D0%BE-%D0%B0%D0%BA%D1%86%D0%B8%D1%98%D0%B0-%D1%81%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B0%D1%98-%D0%B3%D0%BE-%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%81-%D1%81%D0%BE%D0%B1%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%BD/
      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 Public debate on draft - documents in the municipality, including the environmental program. Social networks: https://www.facebook.com/opshtinaveles/posts/pfbid02NKrvehCis5SwrcS8SEAgWE5tffh77a3xB6Bek5KqCLs6x9sw9hx95kBJo1EMRwV7l
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There is the possibility of receiving information through electronic forms https://veles.gov.mk/downloads/website2019/obrazec-za-baranje-za-pristap-do-informacii-od-javen-karakter.pdf
      4.3 Open days of the municipality Yes https://veles.gov.mk/prv-otvoren-den-za-sredba-so-gradonacalnikot-marko-kolev/
      4.4 Citizen initiatives N/A There is no information