What is a fundamental difference between the power-sharing approaches in Belgium and Sri Lanka?

Belgians correlate diversity with power-sharing.

Sri Lankans focus only on the Tamil community.

Belgium uses a unitary system for governance.

Sri Lanka resolves conflicts through majority rule.

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