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 plan for sustainable urban mobility 2019-2030 has been adopted. Website of the municipality: http://uslugi.veles.gov.mk/Shared%20Documents/%D0%9F%D0%BB%D0%B0%D0%BD%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%20%D0%BE%D0%B4%D1%80%D0%B6%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%20%D1%83%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%B0%D0%BD%D0%B0%20%D0%BC%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%BB%D0%BD%D0%BE%D1%81%D1%82%20(%D0%9F%D0%9E%D0%A3%D0%9C)%20%D0%B7%D0%B0%20%D0%92%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%81%202019-2030.pdf
      1.2 A procurement process is being/has been carried out related to the monitored item Nо Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/planirani-nabavki/
      1.3 Informative meetings and gatherings with stakeholders have been held Yes A public debate took place on the draft budget, and the environmental section was part of the debate too. Website of the municipality: https://veles.gov.mk/javna-rasprava-budjet-2023/
      1.4 An implementation plan has been prepared for implementation of the monitored item Yes A program was developed for the activities of the municipality of Veles in the field of environmental protection. Council session of the municipality of Veles Source: https://www.youtube.com/@OpshtinaVeles/streams
      1.5 Necessary prerequisites to start with the implementation have been provided (e.g. permits, preparatory activities, staff, etc.) Yes Council session of the municipality of Veles Source: https://www.youtube.com/@OpshtinaVeles/streams
      1.6 The municipality is implementing specific activities from the implementation plan Yes 30,000 trees were planted in the surrounding areas of Veles. https://kanal5.com.mk/mzshv-golema-akcija-za-poshumuvanje-zasadeni-40-000-sadnici/a561398
      1.7 Initial results from implementation of the monitored item are visible Yes New tree saplings were planted in the city. https://www.facebook.com/kolevmarko/posts/pfbid02QLdAGkbpsiX5QY4UgF8UeFASWF7HAipxJBVheGevLRo2sJypzLVzozGkHgqxdu2rl
      2 Stagnation
      2.1 Lack of funds in the municipal budget Yes Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.2 Lack of one/some of the basic prerequisites Yes There is a lack of funds in the municipal budget. Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.3 The implementation of the monitored item is no longer a priority Yes It may be considered that the project is not at the top of the priorities, considering that the environmental budget has been reduced compared to the draft program. Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.4 Halted due to an inspection, investigation, etc. Yes The construction of the quay on the Vardar River has been interrupted due to an inspection. There is no complete documentation. Advisory Group Coordinator
      2.5 The reasons for the stagnation of the implementation of the activity are unknown Nо The project is not a priority. Advisory Group Coordinator

  • 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 is shared by 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 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 There is no specific citizen initiative related to the monitored item.
      3 Citizens participate in the implementation of the monitored item with their input and resources Yes Action for afforestation. https://kanal5.com.mk/mzshv-golema-akcija-za-poshumuvanje-zasadeni-40-000-sadnici/a561398
      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 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 Nо There is no specific citizen initiative on this issue.