Devolution is increasingly viewed as a modern type of federalism that allows flexibility, as opposed to the more rigid "traditional" federalism. But the problems with metro mayor devolution are visible in other ways. In Manchester, the mayoralty has been granted control of health and social care spending. Since political independence the problem of devolution has been explored by a number of educational researchers (for example, Bray, 1984), but they have been reluctant to view it as a political problem linked to the issues of public sector reforms and the bureaucratic culture that … Even with the several positive impacts of devolution in Kenya, several problems inhibit its implementation fully. But there's a reason for national decisions: One state's solution may aggravate another state's problems. Devolution is the transfer of powers from a central government to a local or regional administration. The devolution settlement of 1998 looked like a great opportunity for Wales. Challenges Facing Devolution in Kenya. As the UK heads towards its next phase of devolution, it should look to Spain for an example of how to do it badly. But devolution that began under Tony Blair has established a growing body of more recent law, with significant consequences. Devolution of power, solution to Nigeria’s problems, says Agbakoba. In its attempt to please everyone … Devolution is the transfer of jurisdiction over territorial lands from the Canadian federal government to the territorial governments. Turning power back to the states has gained wide support. The whole basis of devolution of power (Regionalism) is based on a dubious concept, that of the existence of a 'historical Tamil homeland' in the North and the East. The rough transition processes Devolution is worse than the centralised welfare state because the Assembly is expected to do more with less money. The powers to be devolved are excessive ; Except for separatist Tamil groups, the rest of the country has never asked for devolution of power. The Devil in Devolution. Problem with Devolution. Some of the challenges include. READ ALSO: 13 things Kenyans regret about marriage. However, before devolution, the situation in the Canadian territories was strikingly similar to the one in the American West today.