Question

What is a key feature of decentralized planning?

• A. Concentration of decision-making in the national government
• B. Distribution of planning and decision-making across various levels of governance
• C. Centralized control of resource allocation
• D. Elimination of local governance involvement

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Distribution of planning and decision-making across various levels of governance

Decentralized planning involves distributing planning, decision-making, and resource allocation across various levels of governance, such as local, regional, and community-based bodies. This contrasts with centralized planning, where a national authority makes all the decisions.