The majority of countries in the former Eastern bloc,in particular in Central and Eastern Europe, features multietchnic societies. Decentralization and the transitions to free market environment have made this characteristic of nation-states more visible and have raised the claim for a proactive approach toward multiethnic community management. The first step for countries that plan to solve ethnic conflicts in a peaceful way is to draft legislation on individual and collective minority rights. The second steps is to implement these rules and manage the public sector in accordance with the accepted principles.