YouGov | YouTube, Facebook and 7-Eleven top Thailand's 2020 Women's Rankings (Thailand) Video-sharing platform YouTube has topped YouGov Best Brands list for the second year in a row on YouGov’s annual ranking of the healthiest brands in the nation. The rankings are based on the Index score from YouGov BrandIndex, which constantly measures overall brand health. The score takes into account consumers’ perception of a brand’s overall quality, value, impression, reputation, satisfaction and whether consumers would recommend the brand to others. (YouGov)

November 15, 2020

3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence/Protection

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664-02 With 71% urban Indians playing online games, India ranks in the top 10 gaming countries in the world (Click for Details)

(India) The online gaming industry in India is a fast-growing business, evolving into competitive sports and professional gaming. With a growing community of active gamers, Gaming & Esports industry in India is likely to witness a boom in the coming years. YouGov’s new white paper, titled ‘Gaming and Esports: The Next Generation’, provides an analysis of the global video games and esports landscape across 24 markets. (YouGov)

November 04, 2020

4.16 Society » Entertainment

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664-03 Shopee shines in YouGov Malaysia’s Best Brand Rankings (Click for Details)

(Malaysia) Shopee has topped YouGov Best Brands list for the first time, on YouGov’s annual ranking of the healthiest brands in the nation. The rankings are based on the Index score from YouGov BrandIndex, which constantly measures overall brand health. The score takes into account consumers’ perception of a brand’s overall quality, value, impression, reputation, satisfaction and whether consumers would recommend the brand to others. (YouGov)

November 15, 2020

3.2 Economy » Consumer Confidence/Protection

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MENA

664-04 Jordan’s Stubborn Insistence on “Business As Usual” (Click for Details)

Quiet Annexation” amid UAE-Israel Normalization - Carnegie Middle East Center - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace (Jordan) Jordan, like much of the rest of the world, has struggled to manage the challenges and difficulties 2020 delivered. The country’s reeling economy was dealt a crippling blow by the closures and restrictions related to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradeoff between economic prosperity and public health seemed to have initially been worthwhile, as Jordan’s performance in combatting COVID-19 was stellar from March until early September. (Arab Barometer)

November 16, 2020

3.1 Economy » Perceptions on Performance/ Well-Being

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AFRICA Regions

664-05 The political party landscape in South Africa amidst Covid-19 (Click for Details)

(South Africa) This past Wednesday was called “Super Wednesday” in South Africa, as citizens in 95 wards across 55 municipalities went to the polls to elect new councillors. Due to Covid-19 the IEC organised all the by-elections that were due in municipalities to happen on the same day, and altogether 44 candidates from 40 political parties participated. (Ipsos)

November 13, 2020

1.1 Domestic Politics » Elections

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EURO-AMERICA Regions

EUROPE

664-06 Who are the Swedish discount hunters? (Click for Details)

(Sweden) 57% of Swedes usually look for the lowest price when they shop, while just over a third always keep track of special offers. But what distinguishes the Swedes who are always looking for a good special offer? YouGov has examined the demographics and attitudes of Swedish discount hunters. The survey shows that there is a predominance of women and 18–29-year-olds. (YouGov)

November 13, 2020

3.4 Economy » Inflation

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664-07 The practice of sports in times of COVID (Click for Details)

Sport psychologists grapple with worried athletes during COVID-19 (Spain) We have carried out a study to see what impact the pandemic is having on our sports monitoring and practice habits, as well as the possible impact on grassroots sports, that is, among the youngest, who will be the future of our teams. 70% of adult Spaniards say they follow some kind of sports through the media or in person. The percentage of the population that practices some sport on a regular basis is, however, somewhat lower, representing 60% of Spanish adults. (YouGov)

November 11, 2020

4.15 Society » Sports

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664-08 Germans are more likely to drink tea than Brits (Click for Details)

(Germany) Germany turns out to be a tea nation. Of all the countries surveyed, Germans say they drink tea most often (87 percent). Surprisingly, the British say this less often (78 percent), while the French are least likely to make this statement (71 percent). The most popular variety in this country is peppermint tea: every second (50 percent) German drinks it. The second most common drink is fruit tea (48 percent), followed by herbal tea (41 percent), chamomile tea and green tea (33 percent each). The Indian black tea Assam is the least common in Germany (14 percent). (YouGov)

November 13, 2020

4.7 Society » Morality, Values & Customs / Lifestyle

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664-09 Has China’s Reputation Peaked? (Click for Details)

(UK) With a recovering economy and Covid-19 controlled in his country, President Xi Jinping has been keen to emphasise how “the pandemic once again proves the superiority” of China in the world. According to in-depth polling, however, the country’s international reputation may be in decline. (YouGov)

November 13, 2020

3.3 Economy » Employment Issues

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664-10 Scottish independence: Yes 51% - 49% No (Click for Details)

Scottish independence: Nicola Sturgeon calls for patience over indyref2 - BBC News (UK) The latest YouGov Scottish Independence research shows Yes narrowly ahead of No by 51% to 49%. This is slightly down from the six-point lead (53% to 47%) we saw in August, which was the biggest Yes lead of any YouGov poll. All these figures are within the margin of error of a dead-heat. (YouGov)

November 12, 2020

1.5 Domestic Politics » National Image/ Trust

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664-11 The YouGov Disability study: Disability and COVID-19 (Click for Details)

(UK) Earlier this week we released Part 1 of a large study we conducted with BBC. This new research among people living with disabilities about the coronavirus pandemic finds that approaching half (47%) have been unable to socialise, a third (36%) are now unable to access medical appoints because of COVID-19 and just over a quarter (27%) have been unable to carry out essentials such as food shopping. (YouGov)

November 11, 2020

4.11 Society » Health

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664-12 Most workers from BAME communities worry COVID will affect career progression (Click for Details)

(UK) Over half (56%) of workers from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities are anxious that COVID will affect their job progression – a figure notably above that for White wage earners (45%), research from YouGov’s Debt Tracker shows. The data shows that employees from BAME backgrounds are almost twice as likely as White workers to be very worried (29% to 16%). (YouGov)

November 11, 2020

4.3 Society » Ethnicity

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664-13 British people think that their local councils use evidence more than local MPs in the response to Covid-19 (Click for Details)

British people think that their local councils use evidence more than local MPs in the response to Covid-19 | Ipsos MORI (UK) Polling to be released today by Ipsos MORI as part of Evidence Week in Parliament, an annual event that brings together researchers, constituents, and MPs to discuss evidence, asked UK adults how much they believe government ministers, their local MP, and their local council are using evidence in the response to Covid-19. (YouGov)

November 09, 2020

4.11 Society » Health

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NORTH AMERICA

664-14 In 2018, Government Restrictions on Religion Reach Highest Level Globally in More Than a Decade (Click for Details)

(USA) In 2018, the global median level of government restrictions on religion – that is, laws, policies and actions by officials that impinge on religious beliefs and practices – continued to climb, reaching an all-time high since Pew Research Center began tracking these trends in 2007. The year-over-year increase from 2017 to 2018 was relatively modest, but it contributed to a substantial rise in government restrictions on religion over more than a decade. (PEW)

November 10, 2020

4.1 Society » Religion

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664-15 America is exceptional in the nature of its political divide (Click for Details)

(USA) In his first speech as president-elect, Joe Biden made clear his intention to bridge the deep and bitter divisions in American society. He pledged to look beyond red and blue and to discard the harsh rhetoric that characterizes our political debates. It will be a difficult struggle. Americans have rarely been as polarized as they are today. (PEW)

November 13, 2020

1.4 Domestic Politics » Political Parties

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664-16 5 facts about the QAnon conspiracy theories (Click for Details)

From 2018: Explaining QAnon, the Internet Conspiracy Theory That Showed Up at a Trump Rally - The New York Times (USA) More than a dozen 2020 U.S. House and Senate candidates have engaged with the collection of conspiracy theories known as QAnon. At least two of those candidates won their races and will be heading to Congress in 2021. Here are five facts about how much Americans have heard about the QAnon conspiracy theories and their views about them, based on Pew Research Center surveys and analysis. (PEW)

November 16, 2020

4.13 Society » Social Problems

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664-17 Support for Stricter U.S. Gun Laws at Lowest Level Since 2016 (Click for Details)

(USA) In the absence of a high-profile mass shooting in the U.S. in 2020 and amid the coronavirus pandemic, civil unrest related to racial justice issues and the contentious presidential election campaign, Americans are less likely than they have been since 2016 to call for increased gun control. The latest majority (57%) in the U.S. who call for stricter laws covering the sale of firearms marks a seven-percentage-point decline since last year. At the same time, 34% of U.S. adults prefer that gun laws be kept as they are now, while 9% would like them to be less strict. (Gallup USA)

November 16, 2020

4.12 Society » Crime

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664-18 Fewer Americans Call for Tougher Criminal Justice System (Click for Details)

(USA) Americans' belief that the U.S. criminal justice system is "not tough enough" on crime is now half of what it was in Gallup's initial reading of 83% in 1992. The latest measure, at 41%, is the lowest on record and down slightly from the previous reading in 2016 -- although it remains the view of the plurality. At the same time, there has been a seven-percentage-point uptick among those who say the system is "too tough" (21%) and no change among those who think it is "about right" (35%). (Gallup USA)

November 16, 2020

4.12 Society » Crime

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MULTICOUNTRY STUDIES

664-19 How people around the world see the World Health Organization’s initial coronavirus response (Click for Details)

The World Health Organization (WHO) has played a controversial role in the global response to the coronavirus pandemic. U.S. President Donald Trump has accused the organization of being too close to China and moved to withdraw the United States from it. At the same time, the WHO is helping coordinate the international rollout of potential vaccines and treatments for COVID-19. (PEW)

November 12, 2020

2.8 Foreign Affairs & Security » International / Regional Organizations

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TOPIC OF THE WEEK:

Jordan’s Stubborn Insistence on “Business as Usual” on COVID-19

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.

Jordan’s Stubborn Insistence on “Business As Usual” on COVID-19

Quiet Annexation” amid UAE-Israel Normalization - Carnegie Middle East Center - Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Jordan, like much of the rest of the world, has struggled to manage the challenges and difficulties 2020 delivered. The country’s reeling economy was dealt a crippling blow by the closures and restrictions related to the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tradeoff between economic prosperity and public health seemed to have initially been worthwhile, as Jordan’s performance in combatting COVID-19 was stellar from March until early September. However, the country’s stamina was expended during those six months, and soon enough public efforts to combat the disease waned. October and November saw Jordan’s case count and daily death toll from COVID-19 shoot up, amidst one government’s literal resignation and the other’s figurative one. It is against this backdrop that less than thirty percent of Jordanians headed to the polls to elect members of the nineteenth parliament, a historically low participation rate that matched the predicted voter turnout.

For Jordanians and international observers alike, the government’s failure to battle the second wave of COVID-19 was swift—but in hindsight should not have been surprising. The previous Jordanian minister of health declared in June that COVID-19 “shriveled up and died,” thus reflecting the government’s shortcomings in communicating and managing expectations all at once. Moreover, the Jordanian government’s efforts were not squarely placed on combatting the disease. Like most authoritarian states, Jordan declared a state of emergency to pass defense laws that, while ostensibly aimed at addressing the COVID-19 challenge, significantly curtailed expression and dissent. With its political and social capacity overstretched, and in a hostile local and global political and public health climate, why did Amman insist on holding general elections for its lower house of parliament that were bound to entice less than a third of the electorate to vote?

(Arab Barometer)

November 16, 2020

Source: https://www.arabbarometer.org/2020/11/jordans-stubborn-insistence-on-business-as-usual/

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GILANI-GALLOPEDIA GLOBALITY INDEX:

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