European Eco Forum, Florozon, and the other 20 European countries conducted research, and for this purpose was prepared report of the European Eco Forum Implementation of public participation pillar of the Aarhus Convention.
This report analyzes the attitudes of 21 countries regarding the implementation of public participation in decision making (2 Pillar Aarhus Convention).
This study aimed to give a detailed insight into the implementation and involvement of public in decision making through analysis of legislation, government efforts and measures, and results obtained in practice.
The report can be downloaded from the following link www.participate.org/downloads/individual_files/Public-Participation-survey-2010-finalfinal.pdf
Recommendations on which to pursue the following Macedonia
Macedonia still has a way to achieve a satisfactory level of public participation in certain (specific) activities. Access to information is unsatisfactory and the various provisions on public participation, are not enforced and respected. In terms of plans and programs, public participation often depends on the dynamics which is defined by a body responsible for decision making and there is no clear reasoning in the review of decisions.
In terms of Article 8, made efforts to involve the public in the preparation of some regulations and laws, but there is no guarantee that they are made at the expense of public opinion.
• NGOs believe that it is necessary to amend existing law to ensure timely participation (when all options are open).
• The state should go one step further in terms of education and making the campaigns that will inform the public about their role in decision-making environment
• There is a need for new government programs for capacity building and education of civil servants who will serve to highlight the benefits of timely public participation.
This report analyzes the attitudes of 21 countries regarding the implementation of public participation in decision making (2 Pillar Aarhus Convention).
This study aimed to give a detailed insight into the implementation and involvement of public in decision making through analysis of legislation, government efforts and measures, and results obtained in practice.
The report can be downloaded from the following link www.participate.org/downloads/individual_files/Public-Participation-survey-2010-finalfinal.pdf
Recommendations on which to pursue the following Macedonia
Macedonia still has a way to achieve a satisfactory level of public participation in certain (specific) activities. Access to information is unsatisfactory and the various provisions on public participation, are not enforced and respected. In terms of plans and programs, public participation often depends on the dynamics which is defined by a body responsible for decision making and there is no clear reasoning in the review of decisions.
In terms of Article 8, made efforts to involve the public in the preparation of some regulations and laws, but there is no guarantee that they are made at the expense of public opinion.
• NGOs believe that it is necessary to amend existing law to ensure timely participation (when all options are open).
• The state should go one step further in terms of education and making the campaigns that will inform the public about their role in decision-making environment
• There is a need for new government programs for capacity building and education of civil servants who will serve to highlight the benefits of timely public participation.
