Devolution, in theory, has positioned counties at the heart of the government plans to boost economic productivity and decentralise political power. Counties are not merely drivers but accelerators of economic growth. The region’s economies are agile and ripe for local and international investment with a population eager to reap the fruits of devolution.
I am sure all of us agree that we have a stake in the sustainability and success of devolution. A successful and a balanced devolved system of government should be both sustainable and resilient amidst the changing times.