Two years into the unprecedented upheavals instigated by a global pandemic, it feels like a good moment to take stock and think about what we have learned during this dramatic period.
On the occasion of International Women's Day, Ipsos unveils the results of a global survey conducted in 30 countries in collaboration with the Global Institute for Women’s Leadership at King’s College London.
Opinion polling, the year ahead in Brazil, gender inequality in Japan, and the future of ageing are all featured topics in this month’s round-up of research and thinking from Ipsos teams around the world.
The global public’s top 5 concerning issues remain unchanged, with Covid-19 still top. But inflation now ranks 6th with almost one in four (23%) worldwide now saying it is a worry in their country.
Political opinion polls come under great scrutiny in the run-up to elections, as we try to make sense of often changing and sometimes fragmenting political landscapes. But by implementing new approaches and staying mindful of common sources of error, opinion polls can remain a vital tool for predicting election outcomes.
51% of New Zealanders are happy with the red traffic light setting's balance between containing the virus and allowing us to live our lives. But the other half are torn - with a quarter wanting tighter restrictions and a further quarter calling to loosen restrictions.
