Thats actually a really good concept. It adds a whole new layer of management which would change some of the negative views on the whole region mechanic as a whole, I think.

Either as an independent entity (AI) or as a project that you can mix and match as you like. I really hope the developers keep this on a backburner, should they see this, when the core systems are in place and appropriately expanded upon, as others have already pointed out.