14. Support mechanisms to prepare and implement local

environmental plans and local Agenda 21 initiatives

qualitative data 4: local environmental plans

country level

1. How many cities have established long-term strategic planning initiatives

yes/no

for sustainable development, involving key partners?

0

2. Is this process institutionalized at the national level and/or has there been any legislative change

to support cities to engage in sustainable development planning processes?

yes/no

city level

3. Has the city established a long-term strategic planning intiative for sustainable

development, involving key partners?

yes

4. Is the city implementing local environmental action plans involving key partners ?

yes

Please describe the major initiatives :

The city is involved in the European campaign for sustainable towns

and " Agenda 21" for creating local strategies for economic development,

solving social and environmental problems.

Plan for creating a national policy in support and co- ordination among the

institutions- " Veliko Turnovo 21 Century" Committee.