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In terms of governance, decentralised planning helps to:

AIncrease the power of central government over local issues

BEmpower local governance in addressing community-specific needs

CStandardise policies for uniform national implementation

DLimit the role of local governments in planning

Answer:

B. Empower local governance in addressing community-specific needs

Read Explanation:

Decentralised planning shifts decision-making authority to local governance bodies, allowing them to directly address the needs of their communities.


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