Devolution APHGLarkins What is Devolution o Devolution is

Devolution APHG/Larkins

What is Devolution? o Devolution is the movement of power from the central government to a regional gov’t. n Example: Northern Ireland was given its own Parliament from Great Britain in 2002. o Devolution can eventually lead to civil war or splitting of a country. o Devolution occurs because of centrifugal forces: events and issues that divide. o Centripetal forces = unite a state

Question? o Which type of government probably leads to devolution more: unitary or federal? Why?

What are ethnocultural devolutionary movements? o Nations or ethnic groups that consider themselves separate from rest of country can cause devolution. n The Former Yugoslavia broke apart in 1990 s along ethnic and religious lines. o Religion, language, ethnicity can all be centrifugal forces AND centripetal forces

What are economic devolutionary forces? o The area feels neglected economically from rest of state. n Examples: Island of Sardinia in Italy o The area is economically successful and feels held back by rest of state. n Examples: Republic of Pampas in southern Brazil. o Economic frustration is a centrifugal force.

How does spatial interaction affect devolution? o Most devolutionary movements occur on the edges of the state: the coast, along the border, far from capital. o Many devolutionary movements occur on islands, separate from state. o Ex: Hawaii

Summary o What are other examples of either ethnocultural devolution or economic devolution that you can think of?