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Poverty, Hunger Key Issues In Worldwide Poll

November 07, 2004

(CPOD) Nov. 7, 2004 - The fight against poverty and hunger should be the key priority for the world, according to the Voice of the People survey released by Gallup International. 44 per cent of all respondents believe the two topics are important global objectives.

Developing global partnerships, achieving environmental sustainability, combating diseases, and education were also regarded as important causes.

In every surveyed region of the world, the fight against poverty and hunger topped the list of concerns, with the highest percentages coming in the Middle East (Egypt, Turkey and Israel), West Asia (India and Pakistan) and Latin America.

Polling Data

Most important goal for the world as a whole

Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger

44%

Develop a global partnership to help
poor and underdeveloped

12%

Ensure environmental sustainability

10%

Combat AIDS-HIV, Malaria, etc.

10%

Achieve universal primary education

10%

Reduce child mortality

4%

Promote gender equality

3%

Improve maternal health

2%

None of the above

3%

Regional Breakdown

Poverty / Hunger

Global Partnership

Environmental Sustainability

Combat Diseases

Primary Education

All

44%

12%

10%

10%

10%

Western Europe

41%

14%

10%

12%

9%

Eastern and
Central Europe

49%

5%

11%

14%

4%

Africa

49%

15%

1%

22%

5%

North America

29%

14%

12%

10%

19%

Latin America

50%

13%

3%

8%

13%

Middle East
(Egypt, Turkey
and Israel)

62%

12%

3%

4%

9%

West Asia
(India and Pakistan)

51%

6%

3%

7%

18%

Asia Pacific

36%

15%

21%

7%

8%

Source: Gallup International
Methodology: Interviews to 50,000 adults in 60 countries.
(Full methodology available on accompanying report)
Complete Poll (PDF)

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