Switzerland, the most democratic and best governed country in the world, and extremely prosperous too, has a population of only 7 million people. Extensive power is exercised there by 22 cantons, self-governing on most matters affecting the everyday lives of people. The complex mix of people and interests within the existing Provinces could be better accommodated with districts as the devolution unit. The problems associated with any form of further devolution cannot, and should not, be under-estimated. Handing more power to local people to look after themselves implies inevitably far greater diversity and choice in public policy in devolved subjects.
More devolution implies more diversity.
Likewise there could be variations in other areas such as health and local taxation. Some districts may even allow people to challenge public policy of legislators by initiating referendums. The end of country-wide expectations of equity and provision of services would be the price that would have to be paid for more devolution and vibrant local democracy. Another problem would relate to financial resources available to districts and decentralised taxation powers. The present position is that most tax revenue is collected centrally.