Angus Reid Global Monitor : Issue Watch

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Poverty Remains Most Important Global Problem
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults around the world believe the gap between rich and poor remains a key priority, according to a poll by Gallup International. 26 per cent of respondents in 65 countries believe poverty is the most important problem today. Oct 21, 2005
Fatah Could Dominate Palestinian Election
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Fatah faction remains the top political organization in the Palestinian Authority's legislative campaign, according to a poll by the Birzeit University Development Studies Programme. 45.6 per cent of respondents would support Fatah in next year's election. Oct 18, 2005
No Recovery for Lula’s Approval in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has been unable to regain the backing of Brazilians, according to a poll by Ibope released by TV Globo. 30 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president's performance, up one point since mid-September. Oct 18, 2005
Fatah Keeps Advantage Over Hamas in PA Election
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Fatah faction maintains the lead in the Palestinian Authority's legislative election, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 40.9 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah in a direct contest against Hamas. Sep 26, 2005
Palestinians Have Mixed Post-Disengagement Views
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the Gaza Strip and the West Bank believe a complete disarmament is unnecessary at this stage, according to a poll by An-Najah National University. 42.5 per cent of respondents support seizing the arms of Palestinian factions, while 53.2 per cent disagree. Sep 23, 2005
Lula’s Numbers Remain Low in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few Brazilians are openly supporting Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a poll by Ibope. 29 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president's performance. Sep 23, 2005
High Worldwide Support for Democratic Values
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults around the world are satisfied with the possibility of electing people to represent them, according to a poll by Gallup International. 79 per cent of respondents in 65 countries believe democracy has some problems, but it is still the best system of government. Sep 22, 2005
Perceptions of Lula’s Administration Sour in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many Brazilians are disappointed with their current government, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 35.9 per cent of respondents believe corruption has increased "a lot" during the administration of Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, up 22.9 points since May. Sep 19, 2005
Severe Approval Drop for Brazil’s Lula
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Brazilian adults are openly supporting Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a poll by Instituto Sensus. 50 per cent of respondents approve of the president's performance, down 9.9 points since July. Sep 14, 2005
Palestinians Would Pick Fatah over Hamas
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - The Palestinian Authority's legislative ballot could be dominated by two groups, according to a poll by the State Information Service. 38.6 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah, while 24.3 per cent would support Hamas. Sep 14, 2005
Scandal Catches Up with Lula in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Fewer Brazilians are satisfied with Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, according to a poll by Ibope. 29 per cent of respondents have a positive opinion of the president's performance, down seven points since July. Aug 24, 2005
More Palestinians Express Disappointment with Abbas
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Many adults in the West Bank and Gaza Strip expect more action from their government on the economic front, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 62.1 per cent of respondents think the Palestinian Authority is not doing its duty to improve the quality of life, up 10.6 points since July. Aug 21, 2005
Not Many Brazilians Would Impeach Lula
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Few adults in Brazil believe their head of state should face a political trial, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. Only 29 per cent of respondents would support the start of impeachment proceedings against Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Aug 15, 2005
Lula’s Numbers Fall Once Again in Brazil
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Public support for Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva dropped for the second consecutive month in Brazil, according to a poll by Datafolha published in Folha de Sao Paulo. 31 per cent of respondents rate the president's performance as good, down four points since July. Aug 13, 2005
Fatah Leads Hamas in Palestinian Ballot
(Angus Reid Global Scan) - Two major political organizations continue to dominate in the early stages of the Palestinian Authority's legislative campaign, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Public Opinion. 37.4 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah candidates, while 26.9 per cent would vote for Hamas members. Aug 9, 2005
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