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 A program has been adopted for the activities of the Municipality of Veles in 2023 regarding environmental protection. https://veles.gov.mk/programi/
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Yes Processing the reports on environmental protection. https://veles.gov.mk/oglasi/ Date of publication: 27.03.2023
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Nо No meetings were held in March. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes A plan is in place for the activities in the Municipality of Veles regarding 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 All prerequisites have been met https://veles.gov.mk/downloads/2023/januari/ProgramaZastitaZS2023.pdf
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes New green seedlings have been planted https://veles.gov.mk/novi-zeleni-sadnici/
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes New seedlings have been planted in the central part of the city https://www.facebook.com/kolevmarko/posts/pfbid02Z4Y4CpWeCAW7JD7wesamrgUd1zwX8dWY2wtALxQsidmDRZeBCss9M73ijneL4jiul
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes A reduced budget intended for environmental protection in comparison to the draft program. Coordinator of the advisory group
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes Funds are lacking in the municipal budget. Coordinator of the advisory group
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Nо The environmental protection project is a priority in the municipality of Veles. During this period, many activities regarding the planting of new seedlings are being implemented. Coordinator of the advisory group
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Nо The project is not canceled Coordinator of the advisory group
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо Funds are lacking for the full implementation of the project Coordinator of the advisory group

  • 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 regarding the status of the electoral promise is shared via 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 a practice in place for informal sharing of information and current ongoing activities. 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 regarding the draft budget for 2023. 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 the decision making processes regarding this issue. Coordinator of the advisory group
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes The first day of spring with an eco-action. Representatives from the Youth Center, Local Youth Council, students and citizens. https://www.facebook.com/kolevmarko/posts/pfbid02ideizyq56VQefhvqJgtnUWhsr9ppuoaj67mQQXnMBNMQW623Y37bcpWuL1zQ4HDSl
      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 No public events were held regrading this issue in March Citizens
      4.2 Possibility for e-participation via mobile apps, website(s), electronic templates, etc. Yes It is possible to obtaining 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 The municipality has a practice in place for organizing municipal open days. However, there is no information whether this issue was discussed during these events in March. Coordinator of the advisory group
      4.4 Citizen initiatives Yes Planted seedlings through the "Borenka" action. https://www.radiomof.mk/galerija-okolu-1-000-sadnici-zasadeni-preku-akcijata-borenka/