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Why has decentralization become a worldwide phenomenon in recent years?

ATo shift focus from local governance to national governance

BTo improve global financial systems

CTo address the inefficiencies of centralized planning and better meet local needs

DTo reduce the power of regional governments

Answer:

C. To address the inefficiencies of centralized planning and better meet local needs

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Decentralization has become a global trend because centralized planning often fails to address the specific needs of different regions effectively. Decentralized planning allows local governance institutions to take the lead, making planning processes more responsive to local challenges and improving service delivery at the grassroots level.


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