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Decentralized planning is most effective when local communities have:

ACentralized control over resource allocation.

BLimited input from non-governmental organizations.

CAccess to local-specific information and data.

DReliance on national-level economic forecasts alone.

Answer:

C. Access to local-specific information and data.

Read Explanation:

  • Local-specific data is crucial for creating plans that are tailored to the unique needs and conditions of a community.

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