Power sharing is an essential element in promoting democracy and social harmony in diverse

societies. The chapter highlights the case studies of Belgium and Sri Lanka, where power-
sharing has been implemented in different ways. In Belgium, the leaders came up with a
constitution that gave both Dutch and French-speaking communities equal representation in the
central government. Any law could only be passed if both groups agreed with it, and the state
governments were given a lot of power that wasn't controlled by the central government.
Brussels also had its own government, and both groups were represented equally. In Sri Lanka,
the Sinhala community, which was the majority, took steps to maintain their dominance,
resulting in the implementation of policies that favored the Sinhala community. This chapter also
discusses various forms of power-sharing, including horizontal, vertical, and communal power-
sharing, aimed at ensuring that all sections of society have a say in the decision-making
process and are represented in the government. Overall, the chapter emphasizes the
importance of respecting and accommodating differences in society and finding ways for
everyone to be involved in making decisions and running the government.