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TOPIC Power point presentation which shows the comparison of the countries Belgium & Srilanka.

ContentsBelgium & Srilanka

• Ethnic Composition• Political setup• Rights of the people• Solution for the existence problem• Struggle for power• Comparing power sharing

Short information about BelgiumBelgium is a federal monarchy in Western Europe. It is a founding member of the European Union and hosts the EU's headquarters as well as those of several other major international organizations. Belgium covers an area of 30,528 square kilometers (11,787 sq. mi), and it has a population of about 11 million people.

The national flag and the map of Belgium

Ethnic CompositionThe population of Belgium is a little over one crore. This country has a very complex ethnic composition • 59 per cent of the total population lives in the Flemish region

and speaks Dutch language.• 40 per cent people live in the Wallonia region region and speak

French. The remaining speaks German.

In the capital city , Brussels• 80 per cent people speak French.• 20 per cent are Dutch-speaking.

Political setup in BelgiumThere are mainly two governments. One is federal govt. and other is regional and the community govt.. The executive power of federal govt. is held by the prime minister and the ministers, who together form the council of ministers, and they are appointed by the king. The regional and community councils and govt. have jurisdictions over transportation, public works, water policy, cultural matters etc.. The power sharing in Belgium is • The number of Dutch and French speaking

ministers in the central govt. is equal.

• The majority of members from each linguistic group is required with respect to certain special laws that affect a particular community.• Flemish and Wallonia regions have been given

powers of the central government and they are not subordinate to the central government.• There is a separate govt. for Brussels in which

both the communities have an equal representation. Also , there is a community government which is elected by the people. This govt. has the power with respect to cultural, educational and linguistic issues.

Prime Minister

Elio Di RupoKing

King Philippe

Humans Rights Right to life: Everyone's right to life

shall be protected by law. No one shall be deprived of his life intentionally save in the execution of a sentence of a court following his conviction of a crime for which this penalty is provided by law.

Prohibition of torture: No one shall be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.

Prohibition of Slavery: No one shall be held in slavery. No one shall be required to perform forced or compulsory labour.

Right to liberty and Security: Everyone has the right to liberty and security of person. No one shall be deprived of his liberty save in case of lawful detention and arrest.

Right to a fair trial: In the determination of his civil rights and criminal charge against him, everyone is entitled to a fair and public hearing within a reasonable time. Judgment shall be pronounced publicly

Freedom of thought & religion: This right includes freedom to change his religion or belief and freedom, either alone or in community, to manifest his religion or belief, in worship, teaching, practice.

Freedom of Expression: This right shall include freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information and ideas without interference. This article shall not prevent States from requiring the licensing of broadcasting or cinema enterprises.

Freedom of assembly: Everyone has the right to freedom of peaceful assembly and to freedom of association with others, including the right to form and to join trade unions for the protection of his interests. No restrictions shall be placed on the exercise of these rights other than such as are prescribed by law

Existing Problems Globalization

• Globalization has led to an increase in international trade activities in Belgium.

• It is necessary evil as it as good and bad effects in a country. Globalization thus should be regulated rather than combated by playing a role in it

Human Rights• Although Belgium respects human

rights there were complaints about; prisons being overcrowded, unfavorable detention conditions, violence against women and discrimination etc.

• Belgium records high numbers of rape and domestic violence against women.

Poverty and Wealth• Belgium as other developed economies

enjoy a higher portion of per capita income. It is ranked amongst the world best in human development.

• The main problems in this country is wealth disparity with two extremes very wealthy and very poor.

• There is need for programs that regulate the wealth distribution in the country so as to minimize this wealth disparity.

Unemployment• Belgium has a low unemployment rate but

in the recent years it has been increasing catching the attention of the government.

•  The government must allocate more funds for unemployment benefits.

Struggle for Power

Information about SrilankaSri Lanka officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in the northern Indian Ocean off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent in South Asia. Known until 1972 as Ceylon Sri Lanka has maritime borders with India to the northwest and the Maldives to the southwest. Sri Lanka is a republic and a unitary state governed by a presidential system. The capital, is a suburb of the largest city, Colombo. An important producer of tea, coffee gemstones, coconuts, rubber, and the native cinnamon. Sri Lanka is known as "the Pearl of the Indian Ocean" because of its natural beauty.

Srilankan Flag Map of Srilanka

Ethnic Composition The population of Srilanka is a little over 19 million. This country has also a very complex ethnic composition • Sinhalese make up 74% of the population and are concentrated in

the densely populated southwest.• Ceylon Tamils, citizens whose South Indian ancestors have lived on

the island for centuries, total about 12% and live predominantly in the north and east. 

• Indian Tamils, a distinct ethnic group, represent about 5% of the population. The British brought them to Sri Lanka in the 19th century as tea and rubber plantation workers, and they remain concentrated in the "tea country" of south-central Sri Lanka.

Political setup The Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka provides for a presidential system of government. Under the political system of Sri Lanka the president is the head of state, head of government, head of cabinet and the commander in- chief of the armed forces. Elected for term of six years by people.

Functions of the President

1. Appoints the prime minister with the approval of the parliament

2. Select members of cabinet in consultation with the prime minister

3. The president can dissolve parliament at any point of time and call for fresh elections.

4. Declarations of war and peace in Sri Lanka

5. During a public emergency the president can enact measures without parliamentary approval.

President of Srilanka

Humans Rights Major human rights groups such as Amnesty International

and Human Rights Watch as well as the United States Department of State and the European Union  have expressed concern about the state of human rights in Sri Lanka. British colonial rulers,

the government of Sri Lanka and the separatist Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam(LTTE) are accused of violating human rights.

There was a considerable improvement in the human rights situation attributed to the peaceful context.

The European Union condemned Sri Lankan security forces in the year 2000 concerning human rights, after fighting displaced 12,000 civilians.

Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting was held in Sri Lanka in 2013. The prime ministers of India, Canada, and Mauritius refused to attend due to concerns about Sri Lanka's human rights record, including "ongoing allegations of abuse of opposition politicians and journalists".

Struggle for Power

Comparison of Power sharing • The belgium is king ruler country and the srilanka is republic

country.• The prime minister of belgium is appointed by the king of

belgium , while the people of srilanka elected the president by election.

• The government is different for different regions, while the main party rules across the country if it is elected.

• The number of member and their term of government is defined by the king of belgium , while srilanka has 225 parliament and they have 6 years term.