PARTICIPATIVNI PRISTUP U IZRADI LEAP-a – STUDIJA SLUČAJA GRAD SMEDEREVO
PARTICIPATIVE APPROACH IN CREATING LEAP - CASE STUDY CITY OF SMEDEREVO

Summary/Abstract: Nowadays, environmental problems are numerous, complex and interconnected. Each local environmental problem is cumulatively reflected at regional, national and global levels. The Local Environmental Action Plan (LEAP) is the basic strategic planning document of the local community. It defines the concept of sustainable development and provides background for the concept of environmental management. The development of the Local Environmental Action Plan represents a participatory process of key stakeholders and citizens through their active role and participation in identifying key issues and priorities that enhance their living environment. During 2016, for the development of the Local Environmental Action Plan for the City of Smederevo, local population and target groups were interviewed. The aim of survey was to question their perception about the most significant problems that endanger their environment and have an impact on public health. This, according to the questioned population, are the priority areas which should be solved. A total of 570 respondents were surveyed by random sample method and target groups. The results show that the population is highly motivated to participate in the Local Action Environmental Action Plan development process, as well as to indicate problems and priority areas in which further action is needed, in order to improve the condition of the environment in their living space. The results have showed, the lack of public participation capacity and needs for further improving and developing, as well.

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