38% feel their standard of living is improving, down from 63% in 2009
December 9, 2011
Sudanese in northern states were at least twice as likely to say their household received financial help in 2011 as in 2010. Most of this increase came from people who still live in the country.
Last fall, 41% of respondents said they had trouble affording shelter in the past year
March 31, 2011
As anti-government protests continue in Bahrain, recent surveys reveal the country's housing shortage is among the public's most pressing economic concerns. In October 2010, 41% of adults surveyed in Bahrain said there were times in the past year when they did not have enough money to pay for adequate shelter.
Many young Arabs less likely to say leaders harness their talents
February 9, 2011
Young people in several Arab countries became less likely in 2010 to believe their leadership fully uses their human capital. Young Egyptians' perceptions experienced one of the largest declines: fewer than 3 in 10 say Egypt's leadership maximizes youth potential, down from almost 4 in 10 in 2009.
Those planning to start a business in the next 12 months more likely to be employed
November 17, 2010
Young people in the Arab League are nearly four times as likely as those in North America or Europe to plan to start businesses in the next year, according to 2010 findings from The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs.
Median of 27% across Arab League countries intend to start a business in the next year
February 26, 2010
"The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs" report reveals widespread entrepreneurial ambitions among Arabs aged 15 to 29. Across 20 Arab League countries surveyed, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months.
U.S. is top destination for young Arabs with entrepreneurial aspirations
February 23, 2010
In Arab countries, young people who are employed, highly educated, and aspire to create their own business are those most likely to say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity. The findings are based on Gallup's latest report, "The Silatech Index: Voices of Young Arabs."
In its first report on Arab youth, Gallup Poll findings reveal that many young Arabs who don’t already own businesses plan to start one in the next year.
Shortage of good jobs perceived by many as the chief obstacle
June 8, 2009
Gallup finds minorities of young people across many Arab League countries surveyed, except in the Gulf region, satisfied with job creation. Young Arabs perceive obstacles to entering the job market relating to lack of economic, selection system, and workforce readiness.
But nearly 9 in 10 Sudanese say land issues are a source of conflict
July 18, 2008
A Gallup Poll in Sudan finds that while 65% of Sudanese say their communities are good places for ethnic and racial minorities, 85% of those surveyed think land plays an important role in conflicts and security.
Slight majority hold negative views of U.S. vs. one-quarter toward China
June 10, 2008
A Gallup Poll shows that Sudanese are almost three times more likely to hold very unfavorable opinions of the United States (37%) than of China (14%), putting the spotlight on public reactions to the different roles the two giants play in Sudan.
