Dated 4–10 April, 2010
NORTHEAST ASIA
Over Half of Japanese Disappointed with Government
People in
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 114
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 113
MIDDLE EAST
Kadima Takes First Place Among Israeli Voters
Israel’s opposition Kadima party is ahead of the governing Likud, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. A prospective tally of seats shows that Kadima would secure 32 seats in the Knesset, followed by Likud with 29.
March 30, 2010
CENTRAL ASIA
Turks Endorse Idea of Civilian Constitution
Most people in Turkey think the country needs to enact a civilian constitution, according to a poll by Pollmark. 58 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 20 per cent oppose the notion.
March 30, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Kadima Takes First Place Among Israeli Voters
Israel’s opposition Kadima party is ahead of the governing Likud, according to a poll by the Dahaf Institute published in Yediot Ahronot. A prospective tally of seats shows that Kadima would secure 32 seats in the Knesset, followed by Likud with 29.
March 30, 2010
CENTRAL ASIA
Turks Endorse Idea of Civilian Constitution
Most people in Turkey think the country needs to enact a civilian constitution, according to a poll by Pollmark. 58 per cent of respondents share this opinion, while 20 per cent oppose the notion.
March 30, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 112
MIDDLE EAST
Israelis Stand by PM on Jerusalem Construction
Many people in Israel are in favour of their prime minister’s decision to carry on with construction in Jerusalem, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 62 per cent of respondents support the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 25, 2010
Palestinians Would Elect Fatah Government
Fatah remains more popular than its opponent Hamas amongst Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah in the next legislative election, down one point since December.
March 24, 2010
Abbas Leads Haniyeh in Palestinian Ballot
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah could defeat Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas in a new election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for Abbas, while 40 per cent would support Haniyeh.
March 22, 2010
NORTHEAST ASIA
Bangkok Residents Condemn Red-Shirts Rallies
Most people in Bangkok and seven surrounding provinces of the Thai capital see with disdain the popular rallies organized by the so-called red shirts, according to a poll by Suan Dusit University. 57.1 per cent of respondents say the rallies are not a democratic expression but a political game to topple the government.
March 22, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
The Behavioral Economics of GDP Growth: Gallup Global Wellbeing
Gallup reveals its data of 155 countries on wellbeing. Gallup categorized the respondents into ‘thriving’, ‘struggling’ and ‘suffering’. It shows that majority of population from across the world are either struggling or suffering.
Gallup asks ordinary individuals for their thoughts and opinions on several topics, including economics, religion, migration, and wellbeing. Gallup’s data provide sound evidence on many issues that more than 98% of the world’s adult population faces.
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Israelis Stand by PM on Jerusalem Construction
Many people in Israel are in favour of their prime minister’s decision to carry on with construction in Jerusalem, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 62 per cent of respondents support the actions of Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 25, 2010
Palestinians Would Elect Fatah Government
Fatah remains more popular than its opponent Hamas amongst Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 42 per cent of respondents would vote for Fatah in the next legislative election, down one point since December.
March 24, 2010
Abbas Leads Haniyeh in Palestinian Ballot
Palestinian Authority president Mahmoud Abbas of Fatah could defeat Ismail Haniyeh of Hamas in a new election, according to a poll by the Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research. 50 per cent of respondents would vote for Abbas, while 40 per cent would support Haniyeh.
March 22, 2010
NORTHEAST ASIA
Bangkok Residents Condemn Red-Shirts Rallies
Most people in Bangkok and seven surrounding provinces of the Thai capital see with disdain the popular rallies organized by the so-called red shirts, according to a poll by Suan Dusit University. 57.1 per cent of respondents say the rallies are not a democratic expression but a political game to topple the government.
March 22, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
The Behavioral Economics of GDP Growth: Gallup Global Wellbeing
Gallup reveals its data of 155 countries on wellbeing. Gallup categorized the respondents into ‘thriving’, ‘struggling’ and ‘suffering’. It shows that majority of population from across the world are either struggling or suffering.
Gallup asks ordinary individuals for their thoughts and opinions on several topics, including economics, religion, migration, and wellbeing. Gallup’s data provide sound evidence on many issues that more than 98% of the world’s adult population faces.
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 111
WEST ASIA
Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts
Despite Pakistan's major military offensives against the Taliban last year, Gallup surveys show Pakistanis' evaluations of their government's efforts to fight terrorism didn't improve -- or change much at all -- in 2009. Nearly half (49%) of Pakistanis surveyed in November and December said their government isn't doing enough, similar to the 47% who said so in May and June.
March 17, 2010
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Indonesia's Place Along the Spectrum of Global Religious Restriction
Restrictions on religious practice are far from uncommon in today's world. The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has found that 64 nations, about one in three among the countries and territories covered by its Global Restrictions on Religion study, have high restrictions on religion either because of government restrictions, social hostilities or both. Indonesia is among the top such countries where such restrictions are very high.
March 18, 2010
Aquino Leads, Estrada Gains in the Philippines
Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is the most popular presidential contender in the Philippines, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Aquino of the Liberal Party (PLP) in the May ballot, down one point since January.
March 16, 2010
NORTH EAST ASIA
Almost Half of Japanese Disapprove of Cabinet
Japan’s cabinet continues to lose public support just six months after taking office, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 49 per cent of respondents disapprove of the government led by Yukio Hatoyama, up 15 points since December.
March 15, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Indonesia: The Obama Effect
When President Barack Obama finally takes his twice-delayed trip to Indonesia, where he lived for several years as a child, he will visit a country where his personal popularity has dramatically transformed America's image. Of course, Indonesia is not alone in this pattern -- Obama's election led to better ratings for the United States in many nations around the globe. However, Indonesia -- the world's largest predominantly Muslim country -- is an outlier in the Muslim world, where opinions of the U.S. remain mostly negative.
March 17, 2010
Coming Era of Water Scarcity Will Prompt Global Industrial Transformation, Experts Poll
Population growth, urban development, farm production, and climate change is increasing competition for fresh water and producing shortages so acute that virtually every industry in the world anticipates sweeping systemic transformation over the next decade in their strategic planning, production practices, and business models, say sustainability experts.
March 16, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Pakistanis, Afghans Unconvinced by Gov't Anti-Terror Efforts
Despite Pakistan's major military offensives against the Taliban last year, Gallup surveys show Pakistanis' evaluations of their government's efforts to fight terrorism didn't improve -- or change much at all -- in 2009. Nearly half (49%) of Pakistanis surveyed in November and December said their government isn't doing enough, similar to the 47% who said so in May and June.
March 17, 2010
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Indonesia's Place Along the Spectrum of Global Religious Restriction
Restrictions on religious practice are far from uncommon in today's world. The Pew Forum on Religion & Public Life has found that 64 nations, about one in three among the countries and territories covered by its Global Restrictions on Religion study, have high restrictions on religion either because of government restrictions, social hostilities or both. Indonesia is among the top such countries where such restrictions are very high.
March 18, 2010
Aquino Leads, Estrada Gains in the Philippines
Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III is the most popular presidential contender in the Philippines, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 36 per cent of respondents would vote for Aquino of the Liberal Party (PLP) in the May ballot, down one point since January.
March 16, 2010
NORTH EAST ASIA
Almost Half of Japanese Disapprove of Cabinet
Japan’s cabinet continues to lose public support just six months after taking office, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 49 per cent of respondents disapprove of the government led by Yukio Hatoyama, up 15 points since December.
March 15, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Indonesia: The Obama Effect
When President Barack Obama finally takes his twice-delayed trip to Indonesia, where he lived for several years as a child, he will visit a country where his personal popularity has dramatically transformed America's image. Of course, Indonesia is not alone in this pattern -- Obama's election led to better ratings for the United States in many nations around the globe. However, Indonesia -- the world's largest predominantly Muslim country -- is an outlier in the Muslim world, where opinions of the U.S. remain mostly negative.
March 17, 2010
Coming Era of Water Scarcity Will Prompt Global Industrial Transformation, Experts Poll
Population growth, urban development, farm production, and climate change is increasing competition for fresh water and producing shortages so acute that virtually every industry in the world anticipates sweeping systemic transformation over the next decade in their strategic planning, production practices, and business models, say sustainability experts.
March 16, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 110
WEST ASIA
Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan
The Taliban's presence on either side of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is largely unwelcome, but increasingly so in Pakistan, where Gallup surveys show they have lost much of the little appeal they had.
March 12, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY SURVEYS
Largest European Countries, U.S. and China Agree With Full Body Scanners in Airports
A new Financial Times/Harris Poll of adults under 65 finds support for increased security measures after the attempted bombing of a plane on Christmas Day. Majorities of those surveyed in the United States (64%), Great Britain (62%), Italy (58%), France (58%), and Germany (53%) as well as 46% of Spaniards and 44% of Chinese all agree that body scanners that X-ray the fill body should be introduced at airports.
March 03, 2010
People in European Countries, U.S. and China Concerned Over Online Security
A new Financial Times/Harris Poll among those under age 65 finds there is a sense of concern over online security and while people are doing some things to help keep their data and privacy secure, they may not be doing everything.
March 04, 2010
Four in Five Regard Internet Access as a Fundamental Right: Global Poll
The poll of more than 27,000 adults conducted by GlobeScan found that 87 per cent of those who used the internet felt that internet access should be “the fundamental right of all people.” More than seven in ten (71%) non-internet users also felt that they should have the right to access the web.
March 07, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Taliban Increasingly Unpopular in Pakistan
The Taliban's presence on either side of the Afghanistan-Pakistan border is largely unwelcome, but increasingly so in Pakistan, where Gallup surveys show they have lost much of the little appeal they had.
March 12, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY SURVEYS
Largest European Countries, U.S. and China Agree With Full Body Scanners in Airports
A new Financial Times/Harris Poll of adults under 65 finds support for increased security measures after the attempted bombing of a plane on Christmas Day. Majorities of those surveyed in the United States (64%), Great Britain (62%), Italy (58%), France (58%), and Germany (53%) as well as 46% of Spaniards and 44% of Chinese all agree that body scanners that X-ray the fill body should be introduced at airports.
March 03, 2010
People in European Countries, U.S. and China Concerned Over Online Security
A new Financial Times/Harris Poll among those under age 65 finds there is a sense of concern over online security and while people are doing some things to help keep their data and privacy secure, they may not be doing everything.
March 04, 2010
Four in Five Regard Internet Access as a Fundamental Right: Global Poll
The poll of more than 27,000 adults conducted by GlobeScan found that 87 per cent of those who used the internet felt that internet access should be “the fundamental right of all people.” More than seven in ten (71%) non-internet users also felt that they should have the right to access the web.
March 07, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 109
NORTHEAST ASIA
Japanese Cabinet Enters Negative Territory
The administration led by Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has fallen out of grace with the public, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 46 per cent of respondents disapprove of Hatoyama’s appointed cabinet, up 12 points since February.
March 02, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Japanese Cabinet Enters Negative Territory
The administration led by Japanese prime minister Yukio Hatoyama has fallen out of grace with the public, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 46 per cent of respondents disapprove of Hatoyama’s appointed cabinet, up 12 points since February.
March 02, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 108
MIDDLE EAST
Poor Ratings for Netanyahu Government in Israel
The administration headed by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been disappointing for many, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 20 per cent of respondents say Netanyahu’s first year in office has been good or very good, while 33 per cent think it has been just average.
February 27, 2010
WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country
Gallup surveys document some positive momentum in Afghans' views about the level of corruption in their country following the controversial presidential election in August last year. 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 in Gallup's September-October survey.
February 24, 2010
Turkey’s AKP Holds Slim Advantage
Turkey’s governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) is the favourite political group in the country if only by a small margin, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 29.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the AKP in the next legislative election, down 2.5 points since October.
February 22, 2010
EAST ASIA
Villar Closer to Aquino in the Philippines
The next presidential election in the Philippines could be a tight contest after all, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for Benigno "Noynoy"Aquino III in the May ballot, down eight points since December.
February 22, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Entrepreneurial Goals Common Among Young in Arab States
In Arab League countries, there appears to be no shortage of entrepreneurial aspirations among young people. Across 20 countries and the Somaliland region of Somalia, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months. Intent to create a business ranged from a high of 45% in Sudan to a low of 9% in Jordan.
February 26, 2010
In Arab Countries, Emigration Appeals More to the Employed
Young Arabs who have a job are more likely than those who do not to express the desire to emigrate permanently. Across Arab League member countries surveyed, 31% of respondents who already work full time compared with 17% who are not in the workforce say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity.
February 23, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Poor Ratings for Netanyahu Government in Israel
The administration headed by Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been disappointing for many, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. 20 per cent of respondents say Netanyahu’s first year in office has been good or very good, while 33 per cent think it has been just average.
February 27, 2010
WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Fewer Afghans See Corruption Increasing in Their Country
Gallup surveys document some positive momentum in Afghans' views about the level of corruption in their country following the controversial presidential election in August last year. 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 in Gallup's September-October survey.
February 24, 2010
Turkey’s AKP Holds Slim Advantage
Turkey’s governing Justice and Development Party (AKP) is the favourite political group in the country if only by a small margin, according to a poll by Sonar Arastirma. 29.5 per cent of respondents would vote for the AKP in the next legislative election, down 2.5 points since October.
February 22, 2010
EAST ASIA
Villar Closer to Aquino in the Philippines
The next presidential election in the Philippines could be a tight contest after all, according to a poll by Pulse Asia. 37 per cent of respondents would vote for Benigno "Noynoy"Aquino III in the May ballot, down eight points since December.
February 22, 2010
MULTI-COUNTRY POLLS
Entrepreneurial Goals Common Among Young in Arab States
In Arab League countries, there appears to be no shortage of entrepreneurial aspirations among young people. Across 20 countries and the Somaliland region of Somalia, a median 27% of young Arabs who were not already business owners said they intended to start a business in the next 12 months. Intent to create a business ranged from a high of 45% in Sudan to a low of 9% in Jordan.
February 26, 2010
In Arab Countries, Emigration Appeals More to the Employed
Young Arabs who have a job are more likely than those who do not to express the desire to emigrate permanently. Across Arab League member countries surveyed, 31% of respondents who already work full time compared with 17% who are not in the workforce say they would like to leave their country permanently, if they had the opportunity.
February 23, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
Zone 1- Asia Summary, Week # 107
MIDDLE EAST
PM Netanyahu’s Likud Still Favoured in Israel
The political party of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to draw high popular support, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. A prospective tally of seats shows that the Likud party would get 32 seats in the Knesset in the next legislative election.
February 20, 2010
Likud Extends Lead Over Kadima in Israel
Israel’s governing party is the most popular in the country a year after the last legislative ballot, according to a poll by Dialog published in Haaretz. A prospective tally of seats shows that the Likud party would garner 35 seats in the next election to the Knesset, up three since July 2009.
February 15, 2010
WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Fewer Afghans Optimistic About Future
The number of people in Afghanistan thinking that their country is heading in the right direction has decreased since mid-2009, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute (IRI). 56 per cent of respondents say things are going well, down six points since last July.
February 14, 2010
Tajikistanis Expect Fair Election This Year
Most people in Tajikistan expect this month’s legislative election to be fair, according to a poll by IFES. 68 per cent of respondents share this view, while only 11 per cent think the ballot will not be fair.
February 16, 2010
EAST ASIA
Cambodians Clearly Optimistic About Future
A large majority of people in Cambodia think their country is heading in the right direction, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute (IRI). 79 per cent of respondents share this view, while 20 per cent say things are not heading the right way.
February 18, 2010
JAPAN & KOREAS
DPJ Candidates Have Upper Hand in Japan
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) is slightly more popular than the opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of this year’s upper house election, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 33.6 per cent of respondents would cast their proportional representation ballot for the DPJ in the election to the House of Councillors, while 23.4 per cent would back the LDP representatives.
February 16, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
PM Netanyahu’s Likud Still Favoured in Israel
The political party of Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu continues to draw high popular support, according to a poll by Maagar Mochot. A prospective tally of seats shows that the Likud party would get 32 seats in the Knesset in the next legislative election.
February 20, 2010
Likud Extends Lead Over Kadima in Israel
Israel’s governing party is the most popular in the country a year after the last legislative ballot, according to a poll by Dialog published in Haaretz. A prospective tally of seats shows that the Likud party would garner 35 seats in the next election to the Knesset, up three since July 2009.
February 15, 2010
WEST & CENTRAL ASIA
Fewer Afghans Optimistic About Future
The number of people in Afghanistan thinking that their country is heading in the right direction has decreased since mid-2009, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute (IRI). 56 per cent of respondents say things are going well, down six points since last July.
February 14, 2010
Tajikistanis Expect Fair Election This Year
Most people in Tajikistan expect this month’s legislative election to be fair, according to a poll by IFES. 68 per cent of respondents share this view, while only 11 per cent think the ballot will not be fair.
February 16, 2010
EAST ASIA
Cambodians Clearly Optimistic About Future
A large majority of people in Cambodia think their country is heading in the right direction, according to a poll by the International Republican Institute (IRI). 79 per cent of respondents share this view, while 20 per cent say things are not heading the right way.
February 18, 2010
JAPAN & KOREAS
DPJ Candidates Have Upper Hand in Japan
The ruling Democratic Party of Japan (DPJ) is slightly more popular than the opposition Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) ahead of this year’s upper house election, according to a poll by Kyodo News. 33.6 per cent of respondents would cast their proportional representation ballot for the DPJ in the election to the House of Councillors, while 23.4 per cent would back the LDP representatives.
February 16, 2010
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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani Research Foundation website.
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