Decentralization is the process by which the activities of an organization, particularly those related to planning and decision-making, are distributed or delegated away from a central, authoritative
Alexis de Tocqueville
Decentralization was one of ten Megatrends identified in this best seller.
Pierre-Joseph Proudhon, anarchist theorist who advocated for a decentralist non-state system which he called "federalism"
The Living Machine installation in the lobby of the Port of Portland headquarters which was completed and ready for occupation May 2010. The decentralized wastewater reuse system contributed to the headquarter's certification as a LEED Platinum building by the U.S. Green Building Council.
Devolution is the statutory delegation of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to govern at a subnational level, such as a regional or local level. It is a form of administrative de
Decentralization
…a great deal of decision-making discretion and they may be exempt from civil service requirements and may be permitted to charge users for services. Devolution transfers responsibility for decision-making, finance and implementation of certain public functions to the sub-national level, such as a regional…
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