EIRP Proceedings, Vol 4 (2009)

Abstract

Some authors divide the approach of the autonomy into four categories: a group compares the autonomy with the right to act discretionary in some circumstances. The right is, in this case possessed by an individual or by administrative organization. Others use the term as a synonym for independence. According to a third position autonomy is synonymous with decentralization, and a fourth opinion specifies that autonomous entities are those which have exclusive powers: legislative, administrative and judicial proceedings in specific areas. The latter is called political autonomy and it is the opposite of administrative autonomy, which is limited to the power within the scope of the government. The hereby project seeks to answer to several questions such as: What are the specific elements of administrative autonomy, and what are its benefits? What elements of the institutes declared autonomous allowed demonstrating their independence? What factors contribute to the brake down of the existence of the concept administrative autonomy? What factors have slowed down the process of self-governance and the decision within a certain area? What types of interest groups may affect the development of such a concept?