Gilani’s Gallopedia© Gallopedia From Gilani Research Foundation February 2021, Issue # 677* Compiled on a weekly basis since January 2007
Gilani’s Gallopedia is a weekly Digest of Opinions in a globalized world
This issue scores 66 out of 100 on Gilani-Gallopedia's Globality Index, showing coverage of world population, and 77 out of 100 on the world income (prosperity) Index. Click for Details
Contact Details: Wafaa Khatibi Research Associate, Gallup Pakistan Email: wafaa@gallup.com.pk This WEEKLY REPORT consists of 22 national & multi country surveys 12 polling organizations have been represented. Asia: India (Inflation), Egypt(Consumer Confidence) – 02 national poll Africa: Ethiopia(Governance), Nigeria(Governance) – 02 national poll Euro Americas: Spain(Lifestyle), Austria (Health), Finland(Health), UK(Health, Lifestyle, Health), USA(Legislation, Legislation, Lifestyle, Legislation, Religion, Political Parties, Health, Political parties), Australia(Media) – 15 national polls	Multi-Country Studies: LEO News– 2 Countries (Elections) Arab Barometer – 5 Countries (Media) YouGov – 25 Countries (Health) Topic of the Week: Global survey: Where should facemasks be mandatory? Gilani-Gallopedia Globality Index
ASIA AND MENA Regions
677-01 Inflation Unchecked Since Modi Became PM, Life of Most Indians Affected in 2020: Key Takeaways From IANS-CVoter Pre-Budget Survey (Click for Details) (India) The Modi government in 2020 is faring as the worst on the economic front since it came to power in 2014, according to an IANS-CVoter pre-budget survey. As many as 46.4 per cent said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, the performance of the Central government on the economic front so far has been worse than expected. A lesser number of 31.7 per cent said the performance is better than expected. (CVoter) February 01, 2021 3.4 Economy » Inflation (Top)
MENA
677-02 During January, Pepsi achieved the highest uplift in Ad Awareness of any brand in Egypt (Click for Details) (Egypt) Giant soft-drink brand, Pepsi, enjoyed the greatest improvement in Ad Awareness of any brand in Egypt during January. The uplift coincides with the brands new creative campaign, featuring famous icon Amr Diab, which appears to have resonated with the public. The advert was released at the beginning of January and using nostalgic themes looks back on the last 20 years of the Amr Diab and Pepsi collaboration. (YouGov) February 04, 2021 3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence/Protection (Top)
AFRICA Regions
AFRICA
677-03 Ethiopians endorse higher taxes in exchange for more government services, Afrobarometer (Click for Details) (Ethiopia) A majority of Ethiopians would prefer to pay higher taxes if it would ensure more government services, the most recent Afrobarometer survey shows. Most citizens consider it fair to tax rich people at a higher rate than ordinary people in order to fund government programs to help the poor. But they also want the government to make sure that small traders and other people working in the informal sector pay taxes on their businesses. (Afrobarometer) February 12, 2021 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
677-04 Majority of Nigerians say they find it difficult to get information about taxes, new Afrobarometer study shows (Click for Details) (Nigeria) Only half of Nigerians endorse the right of the tax authorities to make people pay taxes. About the same proportion are willing to pay higher taxes for more government services. A significant proportion think ordinary Nigerians are required to pay too much in taxes while the rich pay too little. Many think it is fair to tax rich people at a higher rate than ordinary people in order to help pay for government programs to benefit the poor. (Afrobarometer) February 10, 2021 1.3 Domestic Politics » Governance (Top)
EURO-AMERICA Regions
EUROPE
677-05 At home and with food at home: this is how this Valentine's Day will be celebrated (Click for Details) (Spain) 60% of those consulted affirm that they will celebrate with their partner this day compared to 79% who did it last year. 56% will do it at home by ordering lunch or dinner at home. Perfumes will be the most gifted next Sunday (44%), followed by fashion (33%) and flowers (26%). (Ipsos) February 09, 2021 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
677-06 Willingness to vaccinate increases significantly (Click for Details) (Austria) 39% of the respondents are determined to be vaccinated, 22% are more determined. Around a third generally or generally excludes a corona vaccination. At the beginning of December, almost half of the population (49%) agreed to a corona vaccination, should the vaccine prove to be safe and effective. (Gallup Austria) January 28, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
677-07 How willing are employers to recruit people with physical disabilities? (Click for Details) (Finland) According to our survey of employers, readiness for recruitment can be found, but a slightly more disabled applicant is expected than others. Employers' understanding of their ability to work, the effects of an injury or illness on their job performance, and their awareness of the possibilities of forms of support need to be further strengthened. (Invalidi Liitto) February 09, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
677-08 Which lockdown rules should the police enforce? (Click for Details) (UK) New YouGov data shows that Britons mostly think it’s important that police dedicate resources to enforcing lockdown rules. Nearly everyone (92%) says it’s essential that officers make sure arrivals from abroad quarantine. Previous reports suggest that up until recently they have done little to fine those not self-isolating after travel or tracking down travellers giving false quarantine addresses. (YouGov) February 11, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
677-09 Four in ten straight women have been let down by a partner on Valentine’s Day (Click for Details) (UK) Overall, 26% of Britons say they have felt disappointed by a romantic partner not doing enough for Valentine’s Day – but this figure is 38% among women and just 12% among men. Lesbian and bisexual women are noticeably less likely to report having been let down (26%) than straight women (38%). Likewise, gay and bisexual men are more likely than straight men to report having been disappointed by a poor showing from their partner (22% vs 11%). (YouGov) February 12, 2021 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
677-10 Two in five NHS staff say patient care has declined during pandemic (Click for Details) (UK) New YouGov research shows that two in five NHS workers (40%) say the quality of patient care in their workplace has fallen compared to before the COVID-19 pandemic. This includes some 10% who say patient care quality is now “much lower” than normal. Another 42% of NHS staff say the quality of their workplace’s care hasn’t changed, and 4% say it has improved. (YouGov) February 16, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
NORTH AMERICA
677-11 Immigrants and children of immigrants make up at least 14% of the 117th Congress (Click for Details) (USA) Immigrants and the children of immigrants account for a small but growing share of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. At least 76 (14%) of the voting members of the 117th Congress are foreign born or have at least one parent born in another country, a slight uptick from the prior two Congresses. (PEW) February 12, 2021 1.7 Domestic Politics » Legislation (Top)
677-12 Boomers, Silents still have most seats in Congress, though number of Millennials, Gen Xers is up slightly (Click for Details) (USA) The number of Millennials and Generation Xers in the U.S. House of Representatives rose slightly with the new 117th Congress, though less so than with the 116th. And even as these generations gain representation in both chambers, older generations still make up the majority of senators and representatives. (PEW) February 12, 2021 1.7 Domestic Politics » Legislation (Top)
677-13 For Valentine’s Day, 5 facts on relationships and dating in the U.S. (Click for Details) (USA) Valentine’s Day this year will be unlike any in recent memory as coronavirus-related restrictions continue to limit what Americans can do to celebrate. But many Americans may still find special ways to mark the holiday with their loved ones or hop on a dating website or app to meet someone new. Here are five facts about relationships and dating in the United States, based mostly on Pew Research Center surveys and analyses conducted before the COVID-19 pandemic. (PEW) February 11, 2021 4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle (Top)
677-14 U.S. Senate has fewest split delegations since direct elections began (Click for Details) (USA) Only six states now have U.S. senators of different parties – the smallest number of split delegations since Americans started directly electing their senators more than a century ago, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis. The number of split Senate delegations has ratcheted downward since peaking at 27 in 1979-80. There were just nine split Senate delegations in the recently concluded 116th Congress, which tied the prior record low. (PEW) February 11, 2021 1.7 Domestic Politics » Legislation (Top)
677-15 Americans far more likely to say evangelicals will lose influence, rather than gain it, under Biden (Click for Details) (USA) Evangelical Christians were among former President Donald Trump’s most loyal supporters. So it is no surprise that half of all U.S. adults think evangelical Christians will lose influence in Washington under President Joe Biden’s new administration while just 9% think they will gain influence, according to a January Pew Research Center survey. (PEW) February 10, 2021 4.1 Society » Religion (Top)
677-16 Support for Third U.S. Political Party at High Point (Click for Details) (USA) Americans' desire for a third party has ticked up since last fall and now sits at a high in Gallup's trend. Sixty-two percent of U.S. adults say the "parties do such a poor job representing the American people that a third party is needed," an increase from 57% in September. Support for a third party has been elevated in recent years, including readings of 60% in 2013 and 2015 and 61% in 2017. (Gallup USA) February 15, 2021 1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties (Top)
677-17 Two-Thirds of Americans Not Satisfied With Vaccine Rollout (Click for Details) (USA) As the Biden administration begins to grapple with the COVID-19 situation, two-thirds of Americans say they are not satisfied with the way the vaccination process is going in the U.S. This includes 21% who are "very dissatisfied." At the same time, 34% are satisfied, with 4% of them "very satisfied." (Gallup USA) February 10, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
677-18 Americans' Views of Impeachment, Trump's Record on Issues (Click for Details) (USA) As former President Donald Trump's second Senate impeachment trial is about to begin, a new Gallup poll finds a slim majority of Americans (52%) saying they would like their senators to vote to convict him. Americans tilted against conviction in his first impeachment trial a little over a year ago. (Gallup USA) February 08, 2021 1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties (Top)
AUSTRALIA
677-19 New Roy Morgan Cross-Platform Audience results show 2020 was a year of growth for Australia’s leading mastheads (Click for Details) (Australia) In the year to December 2020 an estimated 19.2 million (91%) Australians aged 14+ read or accessed newspapers or newspaper content in some way – print editions, online via website, app or news platforms including (metropolitan, local and regional titles) in an average four weeks. This represents significant growth of 3% points from the 6 months to June when the total cross-platform audience for newspapers was 18.5 million (88%). (Roy Morgan) February 12, 2021 4.6 Society » Media/ New Media (Top)
MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES
677-20 North American Tracker: Biden’s Presidential Win: The Impact On Canada (Click for Details) 61% of Canadians and 43% of Americans think the election of Joe Biden as President of the United States will improve Canada-US relations. 47% of Canadians think that Biden promoting Buy American policies will negatively impact the Canadian economy, 40% think it will have no real impact, and 13% think it will have a positive impact. (LEO News) February 9, 2021 1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections (Top)
677-21 Digital media usage during times of distress (Click for Details) COVID-19 has disrupted livelihoods and economies across the world, changing consumption patterns of all different types of products and services, including digital media. The Arab World is no exception, though perhaps the transformation in digital media consumption has been accelerated by the pandemic outbreak. The Arab world has witnessed a steady increase in both internet usage and social media penetration, as well as increasing reliance on social media for breaking news. (Arab Barometer) February 10, 2021 4.6 Society » Media/ New Media (Top)
677-22 Global survey: Where should facemasks be mandatory? (Click for Details) People around the world tend to agree on mask use indoors apart from in their own homes. The global rise in facemask use has been one of the defining features of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from the YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Project carried out in 25 countries last summer reveals where people think wearing a facemask should be compulsory during the pandemic. (YouGov) February 09, 2021 4.11 Society » Health (Top)
TOPIC OF THE WEEK: Global survey: Where should facemasks be mandatory? uThis page is devoted to opinions of countries whose polling activity is generally not known very widely or where a recent topical issue requires special attention.
Global survey: Where should facemasks be mandatory? People around the world tend to agree on mask use indoors apart from in their own homes The global rise in facemask use has been one of the defining features of the COVID-19 pandemic. Research from the YouGov-Cambridge Globalism Project carried out in 25 countries last summer reveals where people think wearing a facemask should be compulsory during the pandemic. Facemasks and public transport  Efforts have been made around the world to keep public transport running during the pandemic while ensuring passengers are safe.   People in Brazil are the most likely think facemask should be required on public transport during the pandemic (93%). A similar proportion (92%) of South Africans, Mexicans, and Spaniards agree. In the United Kingdom, 83% of people think facemasks should be compulsory on public transport for the duration of the pandemic, while 78% of Canadians and 77% of Germans agree. Only half of Swedes (51%) think facemask should be mandatory on public transport while the pandemic is ongoing, the lowest of the surveyed countries. Facemasks and medical facilities Facemasks were already a common sight in medical facilities before the pandemic, but most people now think they should be compulsory for the duration of the pandemic. Mexicans, Spaniards and Brazilians (93%) are among the most likely to say this, closely followed by 92% of South Africans and French people, and 91% of Nigerians. Just over four in five people in the UK (84%) think facemasks should be rule in medical facilities, as do 83% of Canadians and 81% of Hungarians. Despite a majority of Swedish adults (61%) agreeing, they are again the least likely to approve. Facemasks and shopping Public opinion on wearing facemasks inside shops while COVID-19 is in circulation is similar. Brazilians and Spaniards are the most likely to support it at 90%. Most South Africans (89%) and Mexicans, Turks and Italians (all at 87%) also favour this policy. Elsewhere, three quarters of people in Thailand and the UK (76%) agree facemasks should be compulsory for shopping during the pandemic. In the US, around three in five people (62%) are of the same opinion.  Fewer than half of Swedes (35%) and Danes (45%) support the approach – the lowest among the surveyed countries. Facemasks and airports Air travel has been a major issue during the pandemic, with many countries blocking international flights, and others implementing testing regimes for passengers. Brazilians and Spaniards are again the most likely to think masks should be required in airports during the pandemic at 92% each. This sentiment is shared by a similar proportion (90%) of Mexicans, South Africans, and French people. In China where COVID was first detected, 87% of people support airports having a facemask use rule. Britons are also largely in favour at 79%. Swedish people are least likely to think mask use should be compulsory at 53%. Facemasks on public streets While people in the surveyed countries mostly agree that facemasks should be compulsory in indoor spaces, opinion on mask wearing outdoors is divided. In Indonesia, 81% of people think that facemasks should be compulsory on public streets during the pandemic, as do 79% of Indians, 75% of Thai people, and 72% of both Mexicans and Brazilians. Elsewhere public opinion is split. In Australia and France, approaching half (47%) say facemasks should be required in public streets during the pandemic. About a third of adults in the United States (36%) and Italy (34%) agree. Only a fifth of Britons (18%) are supportive, while among Swedes this drops to one in ten (10%). Facemasks at home Further to wearing facemasks on public streets, making facemasks mandatory when at home during the pandemic proves even less popular. Support is greatest among Indians (21%), Saudi Arabians (18%) and Turks and Egyptians (both at 16%). In the west, one in ten adults in the United States (10%) agree, as do the same proportion of Mexicans and Brazilians. In the UK, just 2% of people think facemasks should be compulsory in private homes. (YouGov) February 09, 2021 Source: https://yougov.co.uk/topics/health/articles-reports/2021/02/09/global-survey-where-should-facemasks-be-mandatory (Top)
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