How can decentralisation promote democratic participation?

By centralizing decision-making

By involving local citizens in governance

By reducing local authority

By eliminating local elections

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B. By involving local citizens in governance

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Decentralisation fosters democratic participation by allowing local citizens to engage directly in decision-making processes affecting their communities.

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