power sharing in belgium
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Power sharing
Power sharing is a technique to reduce the possibility of conflict.
Every social group is given share is administration/govt. and included in decission making
Size and Ethnic Composition
• Smaller than Haryana
•Borders with France, Netherlands, Germany and Luxembourg
Belgium
Communities & Regions of Belgium
Brussels –Capital Region –
Dutch were a Minority
Wallonia –40% - French –
Rich & Powerful
Flemish – 59% - Dutch –benefit of
education and economic
development.
German – 1%
•The minority French
were rich and
powerful
•The majority Dutch
got the benefit of
economic
development much
later.
Reasons for tension b/w
the the two communities
Power Sharing - Result
The country united respecting the feelings of different communities and regions.
Why is Power Sharing desirable in a Democracy?
Prudential1.Reduces conflicts between social groups.2. Stability of political order.3. Better outcome.
Moral1. It is the spirit of democracy.2.People have the right to beonsulted for governing practices.3. Power sharing is valuable.
WHY IN A DEMOCRACY SHOULD POLITICAL
POWER BE DISTRUBTED
• People are the source of all power
• People rule themselves through institution of self
governance
• Due respect is given to diverge group and views
• All have a voice in shaping public policies