The overview draws key lessons. First, reconciliation processes must address grievances of marginalized groups. Second, power-sharing and devolution can help balance diverse interests. Third, civil society must be engaged as a partner in peacebuilding. Fourth, education for tolerance is essential to break cycles of hatred. Fifth, external mediation must be sensitive to local contexts. The overview stresses that governance reforms and reconciliation are inseparable in divided societies.
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Abstract
This lecture analyzed the challenges of reconciling divided societies, drawing lessons from Sri Lanka. It examined conflict dynamics, peace processes, and governance reforms. The lecture highlighted the costs of exclusionary politics and the importance of inclusive governance for sustainable peace. It concluded that divided societies require both reconciliation and institutional reforms for long-term stability.
How to Cite
BIISS (2017). Lecture on Reconciling Divided Societies, Building Democracy and Good Governance : Lessons From Sri Lanka. Bangladesh Institute of International and Strategic Studies (BIISS). https://doi.org/10.0000/proceedings-114-2pqcg3
