NDI presents a consolidated report of public opinion research among young people in three countries of Central Europe: Hungary, Poland and Slovakia. This report includes polling, focus group research and analysis conducted earlier this year.  NDI partnered with Political Capital (Hungary), the Institute of Public Affairs (Poland) and the Institute for Public Affairs (Slovakia) in conducting and analyzing the research.

The research findings offer complex views of youth sentiment:

A nationwide survey of Gambian citizens conducted by JPM Strategic Solutions on behalf of NDI reveals that despite significant social and economic challenges facing The Gambia, citizens feel optimistic about the country’s direction. This optimism is largely driven by newfound democratic freedoms experienced by Gambians including freedom of expression, assembly, movement, and the media.

NDI surveys public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically-sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. A wide range of leaders from across the political spectrum have reported that the polls are important to their work and encourage continued polling.

These are the results of a statewide poll in Bosnia and Herzegovina conducted in April and May 2018 with an emphasis on citizens' views of the upcoming general elections.

With funding from the UK Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, NDI fielded a national public opinion poll in Iraq from February to April 2018. The results show that Iraqi men and women are refocusing on economic challenges of unemployment and corruption. Iraqis are positive about their future. Sectarianism is losing its public appeal with results showing that most Iraqis are willing to compromise for the unity of the country. However, though security forces enjoy broad public support, trust in governing institutions and structures is at a critical low.

Lebanese voters who participated in NDI's public opinion research following the country's long-awaited parliamentary elections on May 7 signaled dramatically increased optimism about the direction of the country, and held mostly positive views about the administration of the election itself. The results indicate that Lebanese voters cast their ballots with the country's stability in mind, with the hope that this could translate into economic development and job creation, which along with corruption and healthcare remain at the top of citizen policy priorities.

In February 2018, NDI organized a set of 12 focus groups to gauge public attitudes on the performance of government and elected officials, key priorities for the country and expectations for the May local elections and ensuing decentralization process. The research marked the Institute's 19th round of focus groups since the revolution of 2011 and the eighth since 2014 elections. The report summarizes attitudes and concerns based on the responses of the 117 respondents.

NDI surveys public opinion to help Georgian stakeholders diagnose and address issues of public concern by providing accurate, unbiased and statistically-sound data. This poll aims to capture the most relevant information to foster the development of responsive policies and governance. A wide range of leaders from across the political spectrum have reported that the polls are important to their work and encourage continued polling.

As NDI has observed around the world, greater political polarization and extremism, together with computational propaganda and disinformation – have damaged public confidence in democratic institutions. As part of its global INFO/tegrity initiative, NDI is supporting the use of tools and research to strengthen the center in political discourse, seeking to rebuild public trust and confidence in democratic institutions and processes. In Central Europe, youth increasingly turn to non-mainstream or radical political options.

As NDI has observed around the world, greater political polarization and extremism, together with computational propaganda and disinformation – have damaged public confidence in democratic institutions. As part of its global INFO/tegrity initiative, NDI is supporting the use of tools and research to strengthen the center in political discourse, seeking to rebuild public trust and confidence in democratic institutions and processes. In Central Europe, youth increasingly turn to non-mainstream or radical political options.