Resources

Large Cities in CEE - Communication with Citizens and Public Participation

Between April and May 2021, NDI polled citizens in cities of the four Visegrad countries: the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. The selected cities are considered nationally significant, by the measure of population or by other characteristics, such as position as a regional capital. The questionnaire engaged citizens on how they access information about the city and their preferences for engagement.

NDI Poll: Opportunities and Challenges Facing Ukraine’s Democratic Transition

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) has released the results of its latest national survey in Ukraine. According to the study, completed in July - August 2021, Ukrainians remain united in their desire for the country's democratic future. Although the overall mood in the country is less optimistic compared to previous waves, people in Ukraine are still politically engaged and are willing to provide their input to the government.

NO MORE POLITICS-AS-USUAL: Lebanese Unite Behind Major Reforms

The National Democratic Institute (NDI) conducted quantitative and qualitative public opinion research between March and June 2021 in Lebanon, that examined the legacy of the protest movement, how people feel about the government, political parties, and politicians, who citizens trust to represent their needs, and what people see as the best possibilities for reform.

The key findings and themes that emerged from the research are:

NDI Kosovo Public Opinion Poll April 2021

In April 2021, Kosovo citizens were more optimistic than in the fall about the direction of the country. Economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic and vaccination against the virus joined longstanding concerns related to unemployment and corruption. Concerns about the safety of the vaccine were high, and belief in false Covid-19 narratives remained, just before Kosovo began its broader national vaccination campaign.

North Macedonia Public Opinion Research: Democracy, Geopolitics, Disinformation

NORTH MACEDONIA

CITIZENS REGISTER CONCERNS OVER DEMOCRACY, EUROPEAN INTEGRATION, ECONOMIC RECOVERY

Challenges include COVID-19, trust in government, and foreign illiberal influence