Question

How does decentralized planning encourage innovation at the local level?

• A. By enforcing a uniform national strategy for all regions
• B. By allowing local governments to experiment with new approaches tailored to their circumstances
• C. By centralizing all decision-making to avoid risk
• D. By limiting local governments to traditional methods of governance

Answer 1

Answer:

B. By allowing local governments to experiment with new approaches tailored to their circumstances

Decentralized planning gives local governments the flexibility to experiment with innovative solutions that address their unique challenges. These local innovations can then be scaled up or adapted for broader use across other regions or at the national level.