Institutions

Sinking Confidence in U.S. Banks

Sinking Confidence in U.S. Banks

June 23, 2008
Americans' confidence in banks has dropped nine percentage points since June 2007 and more than any other institution in the survey.

Few Urban Congolese Have Confidence in Institutions

Elections, judiciary, and military elicit lowest confidence levels

May 16, 2008
A Gallup Poll conducted one year after the first-ever democratic national elections in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Congo - Kinshasa) shows that, save for religious organizations, few Congolese have confidence in their national institutions.More ...

Presidential Rule Still Dominates African Politics

Majorities in most countries think armed forces are loyal to the president

April 14, 2008
Majorities of respondents in most sub-Saharan African countries Gallup surveyed say their military is primarily loyal to the president, even in nations considered “free.”More ...

Trust Favors Incumbent in Montenegro Election

Citizens perceive far less government corruption than Balkan neighbors

April 3, 2008
Just 49% of Montenegrins feel corruption is widespread in their country, compared with 71% or more in all other Balkan states. This is good news for President Filip Vujanović, who is poised to win Montenegro’s re-election in Sunday’s presidential ballot.More ...

Many in the Balkans Lack Confidence in Judicial Systems

Judicial reform considered important to eventual EU membership

March 10, 2008
Gallup Polls in several Balkan countries seeking European Union membership suggest citizens would likely agree with the European Commission’s request to improve their judicial systems.More ...

Liberians Give High Marks to Their Government

Majorities say roads and education are priorities for the post-conflict nation

February 21, 2008
President Bush visited Liberia Thursday, where majorities express relatively high levels of confidence in most of their country’s national institutions, including the national government.More ...

Few Ethiopians Confident in Their Institutions

Only religious organizations elicit the trust of a majority

January 30, 2008
A 2007 Gallup Poll shows that relatively few Ethiopians express confidence in their country’s social and political institutions. Further, Ethiopians are less likely to express confidence in their institutions than their neighbors in sub-Saharan Africa.More ...

Few Ukrainians Confident in National Institutions

Religious organizations, military, and media receive the highest marks

January 11, 2008
Ukraine’s new government has much to overcome, as confidence in national institutions remains low. Ukrainians have little confidence in their national government, judicial system, and the honesty of elections. Most Ukrainians believe corruption is widespread throughout the government and within businesses.More ...
Americans Assess Federal Wildfire Response

Americans Assess Federal Wildfire Response

October 30, 2007
Americans are mostly positive about the federal government's response to the California wildfires.

Military in Turkey Elicits Highest Levels of Public Confidence

Trust in most other key institutions runs high

August 9, 2007
Turks are more likely to express confidence in the military than in any other national institution. According to a recent Gallup World Poll, 8 in 10 Turks have confidence in the military. Majorities of respondents express confidence in most of the country's institutions.More ...
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