The MECOSKOP, a barometer for the implementation of the government programme
Dear Readers,
Is the government actually implementing what it promised in its government programme in the area of sustainable development? Monitoring and reviewing this is the basic aim of the ‘Mecoskop’.
In a clear and illustrative way, it allows us to show the extent to which a government is living up to its own claims and the promises made to its citizens.
The Mouvement Ecologique withheld xxxxxxxx key promises in the area of ‘sustainable development’ from the government programme.
What are the operating principles of the mecoscope?
All promises will be evaluated objectively. A kind of barometer for the implementation of the measure during the legislative period will be used to visualise their practical implementation.
A distinction is made between four phases of implementation:
According to the information available, the implementation of the measure has not yet been initiated.
The implementation of the measure is, as far as is known, in preparation.
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The detailed implementation is in progress.
It has been implemented.
The ‘heads’ of the government representatives each show which ministry is responsible for implementation based on its competencies. However, the following comment should be noted: certain topics and, in particular, instruments appear in several sections of the government programme. It is not always clear which ministry or ministries are responsible for implementation (in a leading role). The assignment was made to the best of our knowledge and belief.
However, since the entire government is apparently involved in certain points, the Mouvement Ecologique has also presented some promises in this way.
The quality of implementation from the point of view of the Mouvement Ecologique is also assessed as far as possible. This is because it may well be that a promise has been addressed quickly, but the implementation is highly problematic, at least from the point of view of the Mouvement Ecologique, or is very positive. This assessment is presented in the form of ‘smiley faces’.
On which information does the Mecoskop base?
The evaluation of the implementation of measures is carried out exclusively on the basis of publicly available information, e.g. statements by those with political responsibility, (preliminary) drafts of laws and regulations, the processing of these in committees (such as the Council of State and the Chamber of Deputies), etc.
In the context of the evaluation, the Mouvement Ecologique has only to a very limited extent addressed additional questions to ministries and administrations: this would not have been possible in terms of time and personnel.
Moreover, it is also the government’s responsibility to ensure, through a good communication policy, that the public is regularly informed about the status of its work. Since the ‘Mecoskop’ is regularly revised, an update can be made at any time.
Incidentally, the Mecoscope is updated continuously, but at least every six months. However, this is not done daily, so it is quite possible that there may be slight time delays.
Incidentally, creating and updating the Mecoskop requires a lot of work and is therefore also cost-intensive.
If you would like to contribute to this with a donation, we would be very grateful to you in advance. The donation accounts of the Ökofonds Foundation: CCPL LU96 1111 0734 1886 0000 or BCEE LU31 0019 1100 4403 9000. Note: MECOSKOP. Donations to the Ökofonds foundation are tax deductible.
We would also like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to the Ministry of the Environment, Biodiversity and Climate, which also provides financial support for the Mecoskop.
Do you have any suggestions, questions or would you like to inform us about developments that have not been taken into account? Then email us: we are open to any suggestions: email: meco@oeko.lu – subject: ‘Mecoskop’