direct government administration
Refers to governance or administration carried out directly by the central government, often contrasted with local self-government (自治). Used in political or administrative contexts.
See also: 自治
The balance between direct government administration and local self-government is important.
This region shifted from direct government administration to self-government.
自治 means a community or entity governs itself, while 官治 means it is administered directly by government officials from outside.
Compound of 官 (government, official) and 治 (govern, administer). The term is used in political science and administrative contexts.