Several challenges remain, however, for FYR of Macedonia. Most importantly, a clear strategic vision is needed to provide strong direction and coordination to the country's international partners. Among other things, this process will require the harmonization and rationalization of Government strategies and legislation. Local and regional administration Under current law, municipalities manage drinking water supply, green areas, hygiene, and solid waste disposal. They also have responsibilities in the fields of construction, land-use planning and zoning.
Legislation is pending for the implementation of a program of further decentralization.
These plans are funded locally. As mentioned in Chapter 3, above, a project to build consensus in support of the LEAP in Veles has brought together a range of local stakeholders. A new national spatial plan will designate the types of land uses allowed in different areas and will be complemented by local plans. This will ultimately provide a coherent overall basis for authorizing new activities. A general regional level of public administration does not exist in FYR of Macedonia, although various individual ministries and public services operate functional units responsible for several communes or municipalities.