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Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts

Half say government isn't doing enough

March 17, 2010

Gallup surveys in Pakistan and Afghanistan last year show citizens' evaluations of how their governments are fighting terrorism changed little despite major military operations and troop surges. Half of residents in each country said their respective government isn't doing enough to combat terrorism.More ...

Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan

Four percent say Taliban's presence is positive influence

March 12, 2010

Gallup surveys show the Taliban lost much of the little favor they had in Pakistan between June and December last year. Four percent of Pakistanis in late 2009 said the Taliban has a positive influence in some areas of the country, down from 15% earlier in the year.More ...

Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country

Most still perceive corruption as widespread in government, business

February 24, 2010

Gallup surveys document some positive momentum in Afghans' views about the level of corruption in their country following the country's election in August 2009. The number of Afghans saying corruption levels were higher than they were five years ago continued to decline, dropping below 50% for the first time.More ...

As Asian Economies Falter, Trust in Gov't Remains High

Export-reliant developing economies still trust financial institutions

January 28, 2010

Developing countries in Asia that derive much of their GDP from exports to the West have been especially hard hit by the global downturn. Even so, citizens in those nations remain confident in their governments and financial institutions.More ...

Indians Largely Unaware of Climate Change

Most likely to say developed and emerging economies should cut emissions

January 19, 2010

Although India has emerged as a key player in global climate negotiations, a Gallup survey conducted shortly before the Copenhagen summit last month finds the average Indian remains largely unaware of climate change. Further, Indians are divided on their government’s efforts to reduce emissions.More ...

High Risk, Low Awareness of Climate Change in Nepal

Just 14% believe they, personally, can “do much” about the environment

December 15, 2009

Although they are at the forefront of global climate change, the majority of Nepal’s residents have little awareness about global warming and its potential long-term effect on their food and water supply. Even higher percentages believe it is difficult for them to “do much” about the environment.More ...

Global Economic Crisis Is Personal for Russians

Most affected by some negative aspect of crisis

December 11, 2009

Russia’s record-low score this year on Gallup’s Personal Economy Index, which measures respondents’ economic situations and the economics of the communities they live in, illustrates the toll the global economic crisis exacted on Russians’ everyday lives.More ...

Postwar Optimism Soars in Sri Lanka

Economic optimism swells in tandem with confidence in government

December 3, 2009

Growth in Sri Lanka’s economy is well below where it was last year -- down from 6% in 2008 to a projected 3.5% for 2009 -- but economic optimism and confidence in national institutions is rising. Likely driving this positivity is Sri Lankans’ expectation that things will improve now that the war is over.More ...

Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors

Reconstruction viewed as the top job, currently and ideally

November 20, 2009

Afghans surveyed in June see NATO, the United Nations, India, and Iran playing roles in reconstruction more than anything else -- in line with what Afghans say they should do. However, Afghans are as likely to see Pakistan’s role as supporting the Taliban as helping with reconstruction.More ...

Karzai Faces Steep Climb to Curb Perceptions of Corruption

Pre-election surveys show Afghans perceive widespread government corruption

November 10, 2009

With newly re-elected Afghan President Hamid Karzai promising to fight corruption in his country, Gallup surveys underscore the extent of the challenge he faces. Before the marred election season, 81% of Afghans said corruption was widespread and 69% said their government wasn’t doing enough to fight it.More ...

Asia

Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts

Half say government isn't doing enough

Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan

Four percent say Taliban's presence is positive influence

Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country

Most still perceive corruption as widespread in government, business

As Asian Economies Falter, Trust in Gov't Remains High

Export-reliant developing economies still trust financial institutions

Indians Largely Unaware of Climate Change

Most likely to say developed and emerging economies should cut emissions

High Risk, Low Awareness of Climate Change in Nepal

Just 14% believe they, personally, can “do much” about the environment

Global Economic Crisis Is Personal for Russians

Most affected by some negative aspect of crisis

Postwar Optimism Soars in Sri Lanka

Economic optimism swells in tandem with confidence in government

Afghans Assess Roles for NATO, U.N., Regional Actors

Reconstruction viewed as the top job, currently and ideally

Karzai Faces Steep Climb to Curb Perceptions of Corruption

Pre-election surveys show Afghans perceive widespread government corruption

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