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Africans Expect More Economic Prosperity

November 21, 2004

(CPOD) Nov. 21, 2004 - Adults worldwide are divided over their financial situation in the coming years, according to the Voice of the People survey by Gallup International released by the World Economic Forum. 33 per cent of respondents in 60 countries believe there will be more economic prosperity in the future, while 36 per cent disagree.

Residents of Africa, Eastern and Central Europe and West Asia had the most optimistic financial outlook, with at least 45 per cent of respondents expecting more economic prosperity. The lowest number of positive responses came in Western Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East.

Polling Data

Opinions regarding World's economic prosperity in the future

 

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The World

33%

36%

Africa

53%

26%

Eastern / Central Europe

49%

16%

West Asia (India,
Pakistan and Afghanistan)

45%

28%

Latin America

37%

34%

North America

31%

31%

Middle East (Egypt,
Turkey and Israel)

27%

49%

Asia Pacific

24%

42%

Western Europe

22%

49%

Source: Gallup International
Methodology: Interviews to 50,000 adults in 60 countries.
(More details available on accompanying report)
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