A recent focus group study by NDI finds that in Burundi, a country historically fraught with ethnic conflict between Hutus and Tutsis, citizens today express little apprehension about current or future ethnic strife. Instead, it is regional, political, and economic differences that divide Burundians. And, despite politically-motivated violence and an opposition party boycott of 2010 elections, Burundians still embrace democracy and see elections as the best means for choosing their country’s leaders.
The self-immolation of Mohamed Bouazizi, a 26-year-old street vendor who had been beaten and humiliated by officials, galvanized tens of thousands of young Tunisians who took to the streets last December to protest the systemic denial of dignity epitomized by Bouazizi’s plight.
Author:
Andrea L. Levy
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/15/2011
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English, French
Author:
Greenberg Quinlan Rosner Research
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
12/13/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Author:
Andrea L. Levy
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
12/06/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Focus groups conducted across Somalia show that citizens are eager for peace and security in a country that has been at war for 20 years. They see the country's clan system as the main driver of ongoing conflict and are evenly divided on the merits of democracy as a political system.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
05/01/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by NDI shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.
Author:
National Democratic Institute
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/30/2010
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
The latest focus group research in southern Sudan showed significant support for independence and high expectations for their new government.
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PDF
As Southern Sudan prepares for a referendum that will determine whether it will become a separate country, public opinion research by the National Democratic Institute (NDI) shows significant support for independence and a strong desire for the referendum to be held on time.
Author:
Glover Park Group
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
03/07/2006
Resource Type:
Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
Copyright Information:
2006
Author:
Traci D. Cook
Publisher:
National Democratic Institute
Published Date:
09/30/2009
Resource Type:
Focus Group Report
Language:
English
Media Type:
PDF
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