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Iraq Survey: Lack of Government Responsiveness Impacts Public Mood

Iraqis grew increasingly frustrated with poor service provision and rampant corruption, according to the findings of an NDI national survey conducted from August 12 to September 3, 2015. Citizens’ concerns about the government’s perceived lack of responsiveness to the people’s needs (58 percent saw the issue as worsening) negatively impacted public attitudes about politicians and political entities.

Results of August 2015 Public Opinion Poll in Georgia

Ukrainians United Behind Democratic Values: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

The democratic values that underpinned Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity in 2014 still unite Ukrainians today, according to NDI public opinion research. Ukrainians have little nostalgia for the pre-revolution government, even among those who voted for opposition parties in October’s parliamentary elections.

Results of October 2014 Public Opinion Poll on Women’s Political Participation in Georgia

Iraq Focus Group Report: Hope for New Government Hindered by Divisions - November 2014

A round of focus groups reveal deep societal tensions that hinder support for the new government, an economy that is struggling under heavy structural burdens like high taxes, and a pervasive and underlying fear of ISIS and its origins. Yet there are encouraging signs of cross-sect optimism for new leaders, and strong calls for unity.