Regional Autonomy Movements

Definition

Regional autonomy movements are movements within a country where certain regions or groups seek greater self-governance or independence, often due to cultural, ethnic, economic, or political differences.

Related terms

Devolution: Devolution refers to the transfer of power from central governments to regional or local governments within a country.

Decentralization: Decentralization involves redistributing power and authority away from central government institutions towards lower levels such as regional or local authorities.

Federation: A federation is a political system in which power is divided between central government and regional governments with each having their own spheres of influence.