decentralisation

[US]/di:,sentrəlai'zeiʃən/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. dispersion, local autonomy, elimination of centralization

Example Sentences

Decentralisation of power is key to promoting local governance.

Many countries are moving towards decentralisation of decision-making processes.

Decentralisation can lead to more efficient and responsive public services.

The company is considering decentralisation to improve decision-making speed.

Decentralisation allows for greater flexibility in adapting to local needs.

Decentralisation can help prevent corruption by reducing centralised power.

Successful decentralisation requires strong coordination between local and central authorities.

Decentralisation can empower local communities to take ownership of their development.

Decentralisation is a complex process that requires careful planning and implementation.

Decentralisation can lead to more innovation and creativity at the local level.

Real-world Examples

Much of this stems from Spain's exaggerated decentralisation.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

They are talking about federalism not decentralisation.

Source: BBC Listening February 2015 Collection

They ran on what they call the three D's: demilitarisation, demonopolisation and decentralisation.

Source: Financial Times

And I think that's the missing piece for the growing effort to push towards decentralisation.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

All we're really talking about is an element of decentralisation and giving more responsibility to the people who are on the frontline.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

Let us stop for a moment to remind ourselves what these advantages are. They are partly advantages of efficiency-the advantages of decentralisation and of the play of self-interest.

Source: Employment, Interest, and General Theory of Money (Part II)

The advantage to efficiency of the decentralisation of decisions and of individual responsibility is even greater, perhaps, than the nineteenth century supposed; and the reaction against the appeal to self-interest may have gone too far.

Source: Employment, Interest, and General Theory of Money (Part II)

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