Question

How can you say that the concept of decentralization is important for democracy?

Answer 1

Importance of decentralization in democratic countries are:
It helps in settlements of large number of problems and issues at the local level.
It provides a platform of direct participation of of people in decision making.
In another way, decentralization is in the form of 'Local Self Government' is the best way to realize principles of democracy.

Answer 2

The transfer of power from central and state governments to local governments is called decentralization of power.

It is favoured in any democracy as it has the following advantages :-

1) The local people have better views on how to manage money.

2) These people have better knowledge about their problems and solution to resolve them.

3) It develops a practice of regular decision making among the people.

4) All the matters at the local level are resolved among the people themselves.

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