Question

What is the primary objective of decentralized planning?

• A. To concentrate all economic power in the hands of the central government.
• B. To prioritize the needs of large corporations over local communities.
• C. To eliminate the role of the state in economic development.
• D. To empower local bodies and communities to participate in their own development.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. To empower local bodies and communities to participate in their own development.

• The main goal is to empower local stakeholders and ensure their involvement in decisions that affect them.