Procena i jačanje kapaciteta lokalne samouprave

za primenu evropskih standarda u oblasti životne sredine

Mladenka, Ignjatić

LIMESplus

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59

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1820-0869

https://www.ceeol.com/search/article-detail?id=478481

2014-2021/10/18/12:10:30

Summary/Abstract: This paper presents results of the research conducted in July and August 2012 with the aim to review the situation in terms of the local government capacities assessment (problems, needs, opportunities, further activities etc.) for implementation of the policies and regulations in the field of the environment. The research was conducted by polling, i.e. interviewing of the local government representatives. The total of 28 questions was asked. General circumstance of importance for understanding of the objectives and research results is the fact that a significant part of the responsibilities for implementation of the Law was transferred to the local government units by the Laws in the field of environmental adopted in 2004 and 2009 year. Also, the research has showed certain problems in capacities of the local governments, related to the implementation of regulations in the field of environment and participating in activities related to the European integration. It is expressed an unequivocal assessment of the need for additional training of the local government representatives (in part related to the knowledge of national and EU legislation and policies in the field of the environment). In addition, it is expressed interest in participating in preparation of starting position of the Republic of Serbia for the EU accession negotiations, i.e. in the process of negotiation.On the base of the research results, it is presented an overview of the major findings and proposal of the recommendations is given at the end of the paper.

capacities, environment, European Union, local government