A form of administrative decentralization The redistribution of decision-making, financial, and management responsibilities among different levels of the central government is often considered the weakest form of administrative decentralization, and is used most frequently in unitary states Within this category, however, policies and opportunities for local input vary: deconcentration can merely shift responsibilities from central government officials in the capital city to those working in regions, provinces, or districts Or it can create strong field administration or local administrative capacity under the supervision of central government ministries See the World Bank's Decentralization website