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Economic Concerns Simmer Ahead of Indonesia’s Election
Rising corruption also troubles citizens
July 17, 2008With Indonesia’s long election season now in motion, a Gallup Poll suggests citizens’ concerns about the economy and corruption could dog candidates over the next nine months.More ...
Mongolia’s Disputed Election Underscores Public Distrust
Last year just 21% expressed faith in elections
July 8, 2008Fraud allegations and rioting after Mongolia’s election last week underscore citizens’ lack of faith in their voting process. A Gallup Poll in 2007 revealed only 21% of Mongolians express confidence in the honesty of their elections.More ...
Most Japanese Say Economy Getting Worse
Consumers also pessimistic about nation’s future
July 7, 2008With Japan’s economy headed for a potential slowdown, Gallup Polls reveal consumers are pessimistic about the direction of the economy and their country’s future in general.More ...
No End in Sight to India’s Nuclear Gridlock
Public ambivalence toward U.S., Russia implies continued political turmoil
June 30, 2008The Indian public is similarly ambivalent about relations with the United States and Russia, which helps explain the political stalemate preventing India’s government from approving a landmark civil nuclear deal with the United States.More ...
Inflation Grips Indonesians, Worries Reach Record High
Roughly 4 in 10 say living standards getting worse
June 26, 2008Rising prices were already straining many Indonesians’ budgets before a massive fuel price hike last month sent protesters to the streets. Roughly 4 in 10 Indonesians told Gallup in March of this year that their standard of living is getting worse.More ...
Indonesians Champion Religious Freedom
About half say their communities are good places for religious minorities
June 20, 2008Gallup surveys in Indonesia consistently show roughly 9 in 10 citizens support religious freedom, but only about half say their communities are good places for religious minorities to live.More ...
"Modern Myanmar" Tops Burmese Hopes for Nation's Future
Modernization, development, economic improvement mentioned frequently
June 11, 2008A Gallup survey in Myanmar before Cyclone Nargis ripped through the country shows residents dreamed of a modern, developed country (37%) with better economic conditions (21%).More ...
Before Cyclone, Burmese Hoped for Better Economic Futures
Business success, wealth topped citizens’ wish lists
June 6, 2008Before Cyclone Nargis devastated Myanmar last month, a Gallup Poll of the country’s urban residents revealed many hoped to someday own their own businesses (24%) and achieve wealth and financial comfort (19%).More ...
Filipinos Likely Among Hardest Hit by Food Prices
Nearly two in three reported struggling to afford food in past year
May 29, 2008Nearly two-thirds of Filipinos surveyed before the recent rice crisis said they were unable to afford food at times in the past year, and a third reported going hungry. Among the highest reported in the region, these figures suggest Filipinos were especially vulnerable to soaring prices.More ...
Food, Shelter Were Issues in Myanmar Before Cyclone
In 2006, 34% reported being unable to afford food at times; 21% unable to afford shelter
May 19, 2008Even before Cyclone Nargis left millions in Myanmar hungry and homeless, a Gallup Poll found 34% of urban Burmese had problems affording food and 21% had difficulties affording shelter.More ...
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