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Ipsos Update - September 2019
Our monthly round-up of research and thinking from Ipsos around the world.
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Ipsos Update – August 2019
This month’s edition of Ipsos Update features Ipsos research and thinking on gender equality, what worries the world, video research, sustainable packaging and consumer trends in Russia.
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Ipsos Update - July 2019
July’s edition of Ipsos Update presents our latest research and white papers on topics including refugees and human rights, online security and trust in the media, Out of Home advertising and subscription services.
Global Advisor
Talking to citizens around the world every month.
Political and Public Opinion Polling
Understanding and informing public opinion and politics.
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71% of South Africans believe that people should be able to take refuge in other countries.
New global study shows majority support for the principle of people seeking refuge from war or persecution, but concerns remain – the majority are suspicious most refugees are not genuine and worries about integration are growing.
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Election Outlook 2019
Ongoing and high-profile service delivery protests have been an important feature of the run-up to the National and Provincial elections on 8 May 2019. Moreover, uncertainty about which political party or parties to choose and diminished trust in political parties and political leaders have also made headlines.
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Global study finds high levels of concern about ageing and paints a negative picture for later life.
Globally, just one in three (33%) are looking forward to old age. There are some significant differences between countries, with some feeling much more positive about old age These are the findings of a recent global poll exploring attitudes and opinions towards old age. Since this survey is administered online, the South African views represented here are not of the population as a whole but of those with regular access to the Internet.
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Global predictions for 2019
• Global predictions for the world economy are less optimistic than in 2018
• Many countries also expect public unrest in the coming year
• After a hot 2018 most expect global temperatures to continue to rise
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Voter registration low amongst the youth
The IEC’s focus on motivating young people in South Africa to register to vote in May this year Is very necessary, as only six in every ten (61%) between the ages of 18 and 24 are already registered to vote. This will be the first opportunity for many of this age group to have a direct influence on the democracy and administration of their country and the low registration is concerning.