THE IMPACT OF THE “LOCAL INITIATIVE”

The “Local Initiative” is a powerful mechanism of significant impact on social life of a community.

Affects

How it impacts?

Engagement (involvement)

Provides greater involvement of the population in the various forms of democracy;

Activate & taking responsibilities

Activation of vulnerable groups, as well as involvement of young people by setting thematic priorities and developing project proposals;

Deepen knowledge & problem orientation

Conducting information-educational campaigns, and providing information to the population about the socio-economic situation in the municipality and developing thematic priorities with them;

Cooperation

Civil society and public officials work together on project proposals, which builds and deepens trust.

Democratic changes

By introducing these processes there are more aspirations towards decentralization. Active civil society and strengthening of democratic processes in the country.

Improving the environment

Improved infrastructure and community-oriented self-governance.

THE “LOCAL INITIATIVE” IN FIGURES

The Number of municipalities implementing “Local initiative”
Average budget for “Local Initiatives”
The number of residents involved in the decision-making processes – 1135 and number of decisions taken with the participation of residents –  885*