Decentralization is a political and administrative system. It
gives governmental entities a sort of autonomy with more power and resources.
The power distribution system is done according to legal and administrative
arrangements. Decentralization is also used by bigger private companies to
facilitate their operational works.
In some African countries such as Ethiopia, Sudan and
Nigeria, decentralization has been adopted as a main part of the political and
administrative reform policies with the aim to tackle the issues of national
integration and development. Although there has been some success with this
policy, there is also need to evaluate the process. The aim of the proposed
assessments is to secure the best application of this system which is described
as a sensitive approach by some elite members.
There are several positive impacts of the decentralization
application in Africa such as absorbing the local ambitions in participating in
the governance system. This element is highly important in the context of national
unity. The competition between the local decentralized entities has accelerated
the development and the delivery of services in education, health and
infrastructure.
The criticism of decentralization focuses on its impact on
weakening the common sense and national affiliation among the countries
populations. This could result in secession of some parts of the countries especially
the economically important and richest areas. Another criticism is to the weak
administrative capacities of the decentralized units, compared to the national federal
authorities in the capital.
The issue of the decentralization will remain one of the most
crucial elements in the political arena in Africa. An evaluation process is
important but it should be done according to a clear vision and a constitutional
framework. The stability of the legal structure is important for the life of
any state.
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