Electoral Support Programme

Electoral Support Programme

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

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 The program for the Municipality of Veles activity in the field of environmental protection in 2023 has been adopted. https://veles.gov.mk/programi/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes Development of project documentation for the construction of underground containers. Expected start in March. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/planirani-nabavki/
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No meetings took place in February. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes There is a prepared plan for the activities of the Municipality of Veles in the area of environmental protection. https://veles.gov.mk/downloads/2023/januari/ProgramaZastitaZS2023.pdf
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes https://veles.gov.mk/downloads/2023/januari/ProgramaZastitaZS2023.pdf
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes The construction of the quay on the Vardar River continues. Advisory Group Coordinator
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes Cleaning up illegal dumping sites. https://www.facebook.com/jkpderven/posts/pfbid0DKZbFa6tXtcHEXHP9eyfn5YEiuvFiigF493uyuHC6kZQnJXejiDN4xEyY963w4KBl
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes There is a lack of funds in the municipality's budget for full implementation. Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Insufficient number of waste bins. A poll from a portal of Veles. Shared at the 30th Session of the Council of the Municipality of Veles. Time: 4:04:26 https://www.youtube.com/live/y2iJqFd7r_A?feature=share&t=14666
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes The environmental budget has been reduced compared to last year Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The construction of the quay on the Vardar River will continue, which was interrupted due to an inspection and incomplete documentation. https://republika.mk/vesti/makedonija/kolev-ke-prodolzhi-izgradbata-na-kejot-na-vardar-vo-veles
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо Only two employees are in the environment department in the municipality of Veles. 29th Session of the Veles Municipality Council 2:33:02 https://www.youtube.com/live/oGhZT_oYXGU?feature=share&t=9182

  • 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 electoral promise is shared by a request for a meeting. 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 information sharing 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 call for a public debate on the draft budget. https://veles.gov.mk/javna-rasprava-budjet-2023/
      2 Citizens have filed an initiative for participation in decision-making related to the monitored item Nо Citizens have not submitted an initiative to participate in decisions on this issue. Advisory Group Coordinator
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Organized Eco - actions. https://tinyurl.com/eko-akcii
      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 the draft budget, including the environmental program. https://veles.gov.mk/javna-rasprava-budjet-2023/
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes There is a possibility of obtaining information via 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 Nо There is no specific citizen initiative on this issue. https://veles.gov.mk