de\xb7cen\xb7tral\xb7i\xb7za\xb7tion\nnoun: the transfer of authority from central to local government\n \nThanks Merriam-Webster! But, what does that REALLY mean?\n \nIn this mini-episode, our host John Tomaszewski chats with democracy and governance specialist, Eguiar Lizundia. In 20 minutes, they breakdown what decentralization is, and its effects on countries around the world.\n. . .\nGlobal is a monthly podcast that features one country per episode and delivers an on-the-ground look at our rapidly changing world.\n \nWe are now adding monthly 15-minute themed based podcasts that will cover Chinese influence, election meddling, democratic backsliding and everything in-between.