"Devolution is the statutory granting of powers from the central government of a sovereign state to government at a subnational level, such as a regional, local, or state level. Devolution can be mainly financial, e.g. giving areas a budget which was formerly administered by central government. However, the power to make legislation relevant to the area may also be granted.\n"@en . "2011-11-29T18:36:04Z"^^ . "2011-11-29T18:36:04Z"^^ . .