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PowerPoint Summary of: Democracy and Conflict Management Slide 2 : Democracy Is a system of political decision making Is a system of conflict management as well Provides predictability of politics and institutions Removes the risk and possible danger in the political process

PowerPoint Summary of: Democracy and Conflict Management Slide 3 : In states emerging from long-term conflict, democracy involves: Transitional elections that give a sense of legitimacy Political parties as the primary political organizations Decline of military influence and/or rule

PowerPoint Summary of: Democracy and Conflict Management Slide 4 : It also involves: Elections and a degree of political autonomy for local governments Oversight and monitoring of election processes and human rights The revival of civil society Often, writing of a new constitution

PowerPoint Summary of: Democracy and Conflict Management Slide 5 : Problems: Lack of trust Fear of uncertainty Majority rule can mean majority tyranny The persistence of deep divisions Uncertainty of the future of living together

PowerPoint Summary of: Democracy and Conflict Management Slide 6 : Prescription for Problems: Well-chosen and well-designed institutions Public policy practices that promote sustainable inter-group bargaining and negotiations including: The recognition of mutual identities Legal protection for group and individual rights Separation of powers among localities and regions Encouragement of bargaining and accommodation at the center