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Economic Concerns Simmer Ahead of Indonesia’s Election

Rising corruption also troubles citizens

July 17, 2008
With 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, 2008
Fraud 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, 2008
With 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, 2008
The 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, 2008
Rising 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, 2008
Gallup 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, 2008
A 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, 2008
Before 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, 2008
Nearly 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, 2008
Even 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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