Inflation was the most worrying topic worldwide as of May 2025, with ********* of the respondents choosing that option. Crime and violence, as well as poverty and social inequality, followed behind. Moreover, following Russia's invasion of Ukraine and the war in Gaza, *** percent of the respondents were worried about military conflict between nations. Only *** percent were worried about the COVID-19 pandemic, which dominated the world after its outbreak in 2020. Global inflation and rising prices Inflation rates have spiked substantially since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. From 2020 to 2021, the worldwide inflation rate increased from *** percent to *** percent, and from 2021 to 2022, the rate increased sharply from *** percent to *** percent. While rates are predicted to fall by 2025, many are continuing to struggle with price increases on basic necessities. Poverty and global development Poverty and social inequality were the third most worrying issues for respondents. While poverty and inequality are still prominent, global poverty rates have been on a steady decline over the years. In 1994, ** percent of people in low-income countries and around one percent of people in high-income countries lived on less than 2.15 U.S. dollars per day. By 2018, this had fallen to almost ** percent of people in low-income countries and 0.6 percent in high-income countries. Moreover, fewer people globally are dying of preventable diseases, and people are living longer lives. Despite these aspects, issues such as wealth inequality have global prominence.

United States New Security Issues: SL: Proceeds: Education data was reported at 5.836 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 4.349 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: SL: Proceeds: Education data is updated monthly, averaging 4.632 USD bn from Mar 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 183 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 37.086 USD bn in Nov 2014 and a record low of 1.566 USD bn in Jan 2013. United States New Security Issues: SL: Proceeds: Education data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z031: New Security Issues: State and Local Governments.

Every day activities such as driving, burning coal for electricity, wildfires, running factories, even cooking and cleaning, release particles into the air. Besides being an irritant, small particles of 10, 2.5, 1 micrometers (PM10, PM2.5, PM1) or less are a health hazard since they can get deep into the respiratory system and damage the delicate tissues.The exposure of populations to high levels of small particles increases the risk of respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses. The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines provide long-term and short-term exposure limits to PM10 and PM2.5:Long-term: PM10 20 µg/m³ annual mean and PM2.5 10 µg/m³ Short-term: PM10 50 µg/m³ 24-hour mean and PM2.5 25 µg/m³ Exposure to PM10 and PM2.5 above these limits may significantly impact human health.The OpenAQ Recent Conditions in Air Quality layers show the latest mass concentrations and particulate count for PM2.5, PM10, and PM1 of the stations in the OpenAQ data set with at least one value reported in the past 30 days.Source: The source information is the OpenAQ community which reports measured concentrations (µg/m³) and particle matter count (particles/cm³) on a global scale by aggregating station data from national networks of air quality.Update Frequency: It is updated every hour using the Aggregated Live Feed (ALF) methodology.Area Covered: GlobalRevisionsJan 25, 2025: Upgrade to OpenAQ API version 3"Jan 18, 2024: Update to feed routine that allows stations w/o an identifier.Jun 23, 2023: Added new fields: Location ID, Station URL; Provider, and Instrument names. The live feed routine was updated to increase reliability and improve the overall update process.Jul 21, 2022: Added service to Live Feed Status Page for active monitoring!Feb 8, 2022: Update of live feed routine to use OpenAQ API v2:Addition of PM10 and PM1 layers.Values of particle matter count (particles/cm³) to all layers.Update of field labels.Removal of SourceName field.Feb 5, 2020: Official release of Feature Service offering.This layer is provided for informational purposes and is not monitored 24/7 for accuracy and currency.If you would like to be alerted to potential issues or simply see when this Service will update next, please visit our Live Feed Status Page!

According to an April 2024 survey on climate change conducted in the United States, some ** percent of the respondents claimed they rarely or never discuss global warming with family and friends. Another ** percent reported that they often or occasionally discussed the topic.

United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data was reported at 23.988 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 18.631 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data is updated monthly, averaging 19.995 USD bn from Mar 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 183 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 263.800 USD bn in Oct 2014 and a record low of 7.563 USD bn in Feb 2011. United States New Security Issues: SL: Type: Revenue data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z031: New Security Issues: State and Local Governments.

As of Spring 2023, the most important issue facing people in the Netherlands was that of the environment and climate change, with over a majority of respondents selecting this option as being in one of the two most important issues. By comparison, relatively few people named the government debt or unemployment. Just one percent of people thought that terrorism was one of the most important issues.

 Concern about global warming   

Climate change is a top concern among all generations in the Netherlands. A 2018 poll in which respondents were asked whether they consider global warming problematic or not, over two thirds of respondents in all age groups stated to consider it (very) problematic. Concern was highest among those older than 55 years (78 percent), but among the participants younger than 35 years 67 percent also stated to consider climate change a problem.

Fear of terrorist attacks  

 Although relatively few people stated to consider terrorism one of the main issues, another 2021 survey found that terrorism is still something that worries a considerable amount of Dutch. Almost 70 percent of survey participants answered to worry a lot about terrorism, whereas only 29 percent did not worry at all about it, or very little.

Abstract

The World Bank Group is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in Brazil or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The World Bank Country Assessment Survey is meant to give the World Bank Group's team that works in Brazil, greater insight into how the Bank's work is perceived. This is one tool the World Bank Group uses to assess the views of its critical stakeholders. With this understanding, the World Bank Group hopes to develop more effective strategies, outreach and programs that support development in Brazil at the federal/state/municipal level. The World Bank Group commissioned an independent firm to oversee the logistics of this effort in Brazil.

This survey was designed to achieve the following objectives: - Assist the World Bank Group in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in Brazil perceive the Bank;

• Obtain systematic feedback from stakeholders in Brazil regarding: · Their views regarding the general environment in Brazil; · Their overall attitudes toward the World Bank Group in Brazil; · Overall impressions of the World Bank Group's effectiveness and results, knowledge work, and communication and information sharing in Brazil; · Perceptions of the recent trends and the World Bank Group's future role in Brazil.

• Use data to help inform Brazil country team's strategy.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Stakeholder

Universe

Stakeholders of the World Bank in Brazil

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

From June to August 2013, 10,200 stakeholders of the World Bank Group in Brazil were invited to provide their opinions on the Bank's assistance to the country by participating in a country survey. Participants in the survey were drawn from the office of the President, Prime Minister/Minister, office of a parliamentarian, ministries, ministerial departments, or implementation agencies; consultants/ contractors working on World Bank Group-supported projects/programs; project management units (PMUs) overseeing implementation of a project; state Government; municipal governments; bilateral and multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; private foundations; the financial sector/private banks; NGOs; community-based organizations; the media; independent government institutions; trade unions; academia/research institutes/think tanks; faith-based groups, the judiciary branch; and other organizations.

Mode of data collection

Internet [int]

Research instrument

The Questionnaire consists of 8 Sections:

A. General Issues facing Brazil: Respondents were asked to indicate whether Brazil is headed in the right direction, what they thought were the top three development priorities in Brazil, and which areas would contribute most to reducing poverty and generating economic growth

B. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank Group: Respondents were asked to rate their familiarity with the World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, Latin American Development Bank, and the International Finance Corporation, their perceived effectiveness of these organizations in Brazil, and which of these organizations they work with the most in Brazil. They were asked to rate the Bank staff's preparedness to help Brazil solve its development challenges, their agreement with various statements regarding the Bank's work, and the extent to which the Bank is an effective development partner.

Respondents were also asked to indicate the Bank's greatest values, greatest weaknesses, the most effective instruments in helping reduce poverty in Brazil, in which sectoral areas the Bank should focus most resources, to what extent the Bank should seek to influence the global development agenda, and to what reasons respondents attributed failed or slow reform efforts. Respondents were invited to indicate at what level (federal, state, or municipal) the World Bank Group works mostly in Brazil. They were asked if the Bank is most effective when it works in one sector or multi-sectorally. Lastly, they were asked to indicate to what extent they believe the combination of financial, knowledge, and convening services provided by the Bank meets the national development needs of Brazil.

C. World Bank Group Effectiveness and Results: Respondents were asked to rate the extent to which the Bank's work helps achieve development results, the extent to which the Bank meets Brazil's needs for knowledge services and financial instruments, and the Bank's level of effectiveness across thirty-two development areas, such as education, public sector governance/reform, health, transport, and anti-corruption. They were also asked to what extent they believe that Brazil receives value for money from the World Bank Group's fee-based services/products.

D. The World Bank Group's Knowledge: Respondents were asked to indicate the areas on which the Bank should focus its research efforts and to rate the effectiveness and quality of the Bank's knowledge work and activities, including how significant of a contribution it makes to development results and its technical quality. Respondents were also asked whether they read/consulted the most recent LAC Flagship Report and whether it provided useful information in their work.

E. Working with the World Bank Group: Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with a series of statements regarding working with the Bank, such as the World Bank Group's "Safeguard Policy" requirements being reasonable, the Bank imposing reasonable conditions on its lending, disbursing funds promptly, increasing Brazil's institutional capacity, and providing effective implementation support.

F. The Future Role of the World Bank Group in Brazil: Respondents were asked to rate how significant a role the World Bank Group should play in Brazil in the near future and to indicate what the Bank should do to make itself of greater value. Respondents were asked to indicate to what extent they believe the World Bank Group has moved in the right direction in terms of the focus of its work in Brazil and how significant a role international development cooperation should play in Brazil's development in the near future at the federal, state, and/or municipal level.

G. Communication and Information Sharing: Respondents were asked to indicate how they get information about economic and social development issues, how they prefer to receive information from the Bank, and their usage and evaluation of the Bank's websites. Respondents were asked about their awareness of the Bank's Access to Information policy, whether they used/had used the World Bank Group website, and whether they accessed the Bank's social media channels. Respondents were also asked about their level of agreement that they know how to find information from the Bank, and that the Bank is responsive to information requests. Respondents were also asked to indicate what kind of e-services they are currently subscribed to.

H. Background Information: Respondents were asked to indicate their current position, specialization, at what level (federal, state, or municipal) they primarily work at, whether they professionally collaborate with the World Bank Group, whether they worked with the International Finance Corporation in Brazil, their exposure to the Bank in Brazil, and their geographic location.

Response rate

A total of 200 stakeholders participated in the survey (2% response rate).

CNBC Economy Articles Dataset is an invaluable collection of data extracted from CNBC’s economy section, offering deep insights into global and U.S. economic trends, market dynamics, financial policies, and industry developments.

This dataset encompasses a diverse array of economic articles on critical topics like GDP growth, inflation rates, employment statistics, central bank policies, and major global events influencing the market. Designed for researchers, analysts, and businesses, it serves as an essential resource for understanding economic patterns, conducting sentiment analysis, and developing financial forecasting models.

Dataset Highlights

Each record in the dataset is meticulously structured and includes:

• Article Titles
• Publication Dates
• Author Names
• Content Summaries
• URLs to Original Articles

This rich combination of fields ensures seamless integration into data science projects, research papers, and market analyses.

Key Features

• Number of Articles: Hundreds of articles sourced directly from CNBC.
• Data Fields: Includes title, publication date, author, article content, summary, URL, and relevant keywords.
• Topics Covered: U.S. and global economy, GDP trends, inflation, employment, financial markets, and monetary policies.
• Format: Delivered in CSV format for easy integration with research tools and analytical platforms.
• Source: Extracted directly from CNBC’s economy news section, ensuring accuracy and relevance.

Use Cases

• Economic Research: Gain insights into U.S. and global economic policies, market trends, and industry developments.
• Sentiment Analysis: Assess the sentiment of economic articles to gauge market perspectives and investor confidence.
• Financial Modeling: Build forecasting models leveraging key economic indicators discussed in the dataset.
• Content Creation: Develop research-backed reports, articles, and presentations on economic topics.

Who Benefits?

• Researchers & Academics studying macro-economics or financial policy.
  
• Data Scientists building AI models, trend analyzers, or economic forecasting tools.
  
• Economists & Analysts need real-world news data for policy analysis.
  
• Content Strategists who write data-backed articles about economic trends.

Why Choose This Dataset?

• No need to manually scrape CNBC — data is pre-extracted and clean.
  
• High-quality economy news metadata enables detailed filtering (by date, author, topic).
  
• Ready for machine learning, sentiment analysis, or building news-based economic models.
  
• Well-suited for trend tracking, policy analysis, and economic forecasting.

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Over the last four years since the macroeconomic crisis in 1991, the Indian economy has undergone substantial changes. Almost all areas of the economy have been opened to domestic and foreign private investment. Import licensing restrictions on intermediates and capital goods have been virtually eliminated. Tariffs have been significantly reduced and full convertibility has been established for current account transactions. In the financial sector, prudential regulations that meet international standards have been introduced; banks now have significantly more discretion in their lending decisions; financial markets have been liberalized; and entry restrictions have been eliminated. The external accounts have strengthened considerably and, although still a major obstacle to higher growth, central fiscal imbalances are lower. This report highlights a large unfinished agenda. First, all reforms, which are part of the program articulated since 1991, need to be followed through to completion. In addition, agriculture, which historically has contributed extensively to poverty reduction, requires a more focused effort. Second, an urgent and appreciable improvement in public savings - embracing reduction of the fiscal deficits of the central and state governments, and improving substantially the efficiency of public enterprises - is necessary. It is critical for restoring the capacity of the public sector to invest and for accommodating higher levels of private investment. Such levels of total investment, particularly in infrastructure and social services such as primary education, are needed to achieve and sustain rates of growth and poverty reduction comparable to higher performing countries in Asia. Third, failure to correct fiscal imbalances would implicate and ultimately undermine external sector policies. Over the last two years, the challenge has been to prevent surpluses in the capital account from causing the nominal and real exchange rates to appreciate, and thereby, from reducing export growth. Careful and cautious management of these external accounts needs to continue in the foreseeable future, whether the challenge is large capital inflows or outflows. At the same time, international experience indicates that a strong fiscal position has a central role in managing effectively the capital and current accounts of the balance of payments. Fourth, in an economy which was driven for four decades by increases in public investment, maintaining dynamic growth requires a dramatic increase in private investment in infrastructure. Recent changes in the policy framework provide ample scope for this needed private sector involvement, and private investors have expressed interest in participating in the sector.

United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data was reported at 6.809 USD bn in May 2018. This records an increase from the previous number of 6.238 USD bn for Apr 2018. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data is updated monthly, averaging 5.349 USD bn from Feb 2003 (Median) to May 2018, with 184 observations. The data reached an all-time high of 23.709 USD bn in Feb 2015 and a record low of 641.000 USD mn in Dec 2008. United States New Security Issues: US Corporations: Stocks: Nonfinancial data remains active status in CEIC and is reported by Federal Reserve Board. The data is categorized under Global Database’s USA – Table US.Z030: New Security Issues: Corporations.

Techsalerator's News Events Data for Vatican City: A Comprehensive Overview

Techsalerator's News Events Data for Vatican City provides a valuable resource for businesses, researchers, and media organizations focused on the smallest independent state in the world. This dataset compiles information on notable news events occurring within or related to Vatican City, gathering information from various media sources, including news outlets, online publications, and social platforms. It offers essential insights for those monitoring religious developments, political dynamics, or cultural activities linked to the Vatican.

Key Data Fields - Event Date: Captures the exact date of the news event. This is critical for analysts monitoring significant occurrences over time or for those responding to developments within the Vatican or its influence globally. - Event Title: A succinct headline describing the event. This allows users to quickly evaluate and categorize news events based on their relevance. - Source: Identifies the news outlet or platform reporting the event, ensuring users can assess credibility and track the spread of information. - Location: Details where the event took place, whether within the Vatican's walls or concerning its activities around the world. This is valuable for geographical and contextual analysis. - Event Description: A detailed account of the event, including the participants, background, and potential impact. This helps businesses, researchers, and media professionals understand the full context of each news story.

Top 5 News Categories in Vatican City - Religion: Coverage of papal addresses, religious ceremonies, and key ecclesiastical decisions that impact the Catholic Church worldwide. - Politics: Reports on Vatican diplomatic activities, international relations, and internal governance. - Cultural and Social Events: News on significant Vatican-supported cultural activities, including art exhibitions, historical commemorations, and public addresses. - Economy and Philanthropy: Information on Vatican City's financial dealings, donations, and philanthropic activities that influence its global standing. - Legal Issues: News about legal developments, canon law changes, and key legal proceedings involving Vatican City or the Holy See.

Top 5 News Sources for Vatican City - Vatican News: The official communication channel of the Holy See, offering comprehensive coverage of events and developments within Vatican City. - Catholic News Agency (CNA): A major source of news related to the Vatican and the global Catholic Church. - La Repubblica: An Italian news outlet providing in-depth coverage of Vatican political and religious affairs. - The Tablet: A respected international Catholic weekly that delivers insightful reports on Vatican issues and the broader Catholic world. - Reuters: A global news agency that frequently covers significant developments related to Vatican City, especially in the realm of international relations and politics.

Accessing Techsalerator’s News Events Data for Vatican City To access Techsalerator’s News Events Data for Vatican City, please contact info@techsalerator.com with your specific needs. We will provide a customized quote based on the data fields and records you require, with delivery available within 24 hours. Ongoing access options are also available for those requiring continuous updates.

Included Data Fields - Event Date - Event Title - Source - Location - Event Description - Event Category (Religion, Politics, Economy, etc.) - Participants (if applicable) - Event Impact (Social, Religious, Economic, etc.)

Techsalerator’s dataset serves as a critical tool for understanding significant events in Vatican City. Whether for religious studies, international diplomacy, or market analysis, it offers detailed and reliable information for those invested in Vatican affairs.

In recent years, as China experiences economic expansion and its corporations become more global, it has notably become a central hub for cross-border mergers and acquisitions (M&A) on the world stage. The Chinese government, in tandem, leverages these international M&A operations to drive industrial transformation and progress in technology. This research investigates the role of China’s industrial policies in shaping cross-border M&A activities by examining recent instances. Findings indicate that relaxing financial barriers and applying specific industrial tactics bolster companies’ abilities to secure funding, consequently energizing cross-border M&A initiatives. Several firms in these international mergers and acquisitions are intricately connected to political strategies, markedly affecting the formulation of industrial policies. This assertion is corroborated through the analysis of relevant statistical evidence. The study methodically collects and scrutinizes data to quantitatively depict the current landscape and influencing elements of cross-border M&A, thus providing concrete evidence for policy and business strategy formulation.

Abstract

The World Values Survey (WVS) is an international research program devoted to the scientific and academic study of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values of people in the world. The project’s goal is to assess which impact values stability or change over time has on the social, political and economic development of countries and societies. The project grew out of the European Values Study and was started in 1981 by its Founder and first President (1981-2013) Professor Ronald Inglehart from the University of Michigan (USA) and his team, and since then has been operating in more than 120 world societies. The main research instrument of the project is a representative comparative social survey which is conducted globally every 5 years. Extensive geographical and thematic scope, free availability of survey data and project findings for broad public turned the WVS into one of the most authoritative and widely-used cross-national surveys in the social sciences. At the moment, WVS is the largest non-commercial cross-national empirical time-series investigation of human beliefs and values ever executed.

The project’s overall aim is to analyze people’s values, beliefs and norms in a comparative cross-national and over-time perspective. To reach this aim, project covers a broad scope of topics from the field of Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Health, Demography, Anthropology, Social Psychology and etc. In addition, WVS is the only academic study which covers the whole scope of global variations, from very poor to very rich societies in all world’s main cultural zones.

The WVS combines two institutional components. From one side, WVS is a scientific program and social research infrastructure that explores people’s values and beliefs. At the same time, WVS comprises an international network of social scientists and researchers from 120 world countries and societies. All national teams and individual researchers involved into the implementation of the WVS constitute the community of Principal Investigators (PIs). All PIs are members of the WVS.

The WVS seeks to help scientists and policy makers understand changes in the beliefs, values and motivations of people throughout the world. Thousands of political scientists, sociologists, social psychologists, anthropologists and economists have used these data to analyze such topics as economic development, democratization, religion, gender equality, social capital, and subjective well-being. The WVS findings have proved to be valuable for policy makers seeking to build civil society and stable political institutions in developing countries. The WVS data is also frequently used by governments around the world, scholars, students, journalists and international organizations such as the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Headquarters in New York (USA). The WVS data has been used in thousands of scholarly publications and the findings have been reported in leading media such as Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Economist, the World Development Report, the World Happiness Report and the UN Human Development Report.

The World Values Survey Association is governed by the Executive Committee, the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the General Assembly, under the terms of the Constitution.

Strategic goals for the 7th wave included:

Expansion of territorial coverage from 60 countries in WVS-6 to 80 in WVS-7; Deepening collaboration within the international development community; Deepening collaboration within NGOs, academic institutions and research foundations; Updating the WVS-7 questionnaire with new topics & items covering new social phenomena and emerging processes of value change; Expanding the 7th wave WVS with data useful for monitoring the SDGs; Expanding capacity and resources for survey fieldwork in developing countries. The 7th wave continued monitoring cultural values, attitudes and beliefs towards gender, family, and religion; attitudes and experience of poverty; education, health, and security; social tolerance and trust; attitudes towards multilateral institutions; cultural differences and similarities between regions and societies. In addition, the WVS-7 questionnaire has been elaborated with the inclusion of such new topics as the issues of justice, moral principles, corruption, accountability and risk, migration, national security and global governance.

For more information on the history of the WVSA, visit https://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSContents.jsp ›Who we are › History of the WVSA.

Geographic coverage

Singapore.

The WVS has just completed wave 7 data that comprises 64 surveys conducted in 2017-2022. With 64 countries and societies around the world and more than 80,000 respondents, this is the latest resource made available for the research community.

The WVS-7 survey was launched in January 2017 with Bolivia becoming the first country to conduct WVS-7. In the course of 2017 and 2018, WVS-7 has been conducted in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Andorra, Greece, Serbia, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, Iraq and over dozen of other world countries. Geographic coverage has also been expanded to several new countries included into the WVS for the first time, such as Bolivia, Greece, Macao SAR, Maldives, Myanmar, Nicaragua, and Tajikistan.

Analysis unit

Household, Individual

Sampling procedure

The sample type preferable for using in the World Values Survey is a full probability sample of the population aged 18 years and older. A detailed description of the sampling methodology is provided in the country specific sample design documentation available for download from WVS.

A detailed description of the sampling methodology is provided in the Singapore 2020 sample design documentation available for download from WVS and also from the Downloads section of the metadata.

Mode of data collection

Paper Assisted Personal Interview [papi]

Research instrument

The survey was fielded in the following language(s): English, Malay, Chinese. The questionnaire is available for download from the WVS website.

Abstract

The World Values Survey (WVS) is an international research program devoted to the scientific and academic study of social, political, economic, religious and cultural values of people in the world. The project’s goal is to assess which impact values stability or change over time has on the social, political and economic development of countries and societies. The project grew out of the European Values Study and was started in 1981 by its Founder and first President (1981-2013) Professor Ronald Inglehart from the University of Michigan (USA) and his team, and since then has been operating in more than 120 world societies. The main research instrument of the project is a representative comparative social survey which is conducted globally every 5 years. Extensive geographical and thematic scope, free availability of survey data and project findings for broad public turned the WVS into one of the most authoritative and widely-used cross-national surveys in the social sciences. At the moment, WVS is the largest non-commercial cross-national empirical time-series investigation of human beliefs and values ever executed.

The project’s overall aim is to analyze people’s values, beliefs and norms in a comparative cross-national and over-time perspective. To reach this aim, project covers a broad scope of topics from the field of Sociology, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Public Health, Demography, Anthropology, Social Psychology and etc. In addition, WVS is the only academic study which covers the whole scope of global variations, from very poor to very rich societies in all world’s main cultural zones.

The WVS combines two institutional components. From one side, WVS is a scientific program and social research infrastructure that explores people’s values and beliefs. At the same time, WVS comprises an international network of social scientists and researchers from 120 world countries and societies. All national teams and individual researchers involved into the implementation of the WVS constitute the community of Principal Investigators (PIs). All PIs are members of the WVS.

The WVS seeks to help scientists and policy makers understand changes in the beliefs, values and motivations of people throughout the world. Thousands of political scientists, sociologists, social psychologists, anthropologists and economists have used these data to analyze such topics as economic development, democratization, religion, gender equality, social capital, and subjective well-being. The WVS findings have proved to be valuable for policy makers seeking to build civil society and stable political institutions in developing countries. The WVS data is also frequently used by governments around the world, scholars, students, journalists and international organizations such as the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), United Nations Development Program (UNDP) and the United Nations Headquarters in New York (USA). The WVS data has been used in thousands of scholarly publications and the findings have been reported in leading media such as Time, Newsweek, The New York Times, The Economist, the World Development Report, the World Happiness Report and the UN Human Development Report.

The World Values Survey Association is governed by the Executive Committee, the Scientific Advisory Committee, and the General Assembly, under the terms of the Constitution.

Strategic goals for the 7th wave included:

Expansion of territorial coverage from 60 countries in WVS-6 to 80 in WVS-7; Deepening collaboration within the international development community; Deepening collaboration within NGOs, academic institutions and research foundations; Updating the WVS-7 questionnaire with new topics & items covering new social phenomena and emerging processes of value change; Expanding the 7th wave WVS with data useful for monitoring the SDGs; Expanding capacity and resources for survey fieldwork in developing countries. The 7th wave continued monitoring cultural values, attitudes and beliefs towards gender, family, and religion; attitudes and experience of poverty; education, health, and security; social tolerance and trust; attitudes towards multilateral institutions; cultural differences and similarities between regions and societies. In addition, the WVS-7 questionnaire has been elaborated with the inclusion of such new topics as the issues of justice, moral principles, corruption, accountability and risk, migration, national security and global governance.

For more information on the history of the WVSA, visit https://www.worldvaluessurvey.org/WVSContents.jsp ›Who we are › History of the WVSA.

Geographic coverage

Czechia.

The WVS has just completed wave 7 data that comprises 64 surveys conducted in 2017-2022. With 64 countries and societies around the world and more than 80,000 respondents, this is the latest resource made available for the research community.

The WVS-7 survey was launched in January 2017 with Bolivia becoming the first country to conduct WVS-7. In the course of 2017 and 2018, WVS-7 has been conducted in the USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Ecuador, Peru, Andorra, Greece, Serbia, Romania, Turkey, Russia, Germany, Thailand, Australia, Malaysia, Indonesia, China, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan, Nigeria, Iraq and over dozen of other world countries. Geographic coverage has also been expanded to several new countries included into the WVS for the first time, such as Bolivia, Greece, Macao SAR, Maldives, Myanmar, Nicaragua, and Tajikistan.

Analysis unit

Household, Individual

Sampling procedure

The sample type preferable for using in the World Values Survey is a full probability sample of the population aged 18 years and older. A detailed description of the sampling methodology is provided in the country specific sample design documentation available for download from WVS.

A detailed description of the sampling methodology is provided in the Czechia 2022 sample design documentation available for download from WVS and also from the Downloads section of the metadata.

Mode of data collection

Computer Assisted Personal Interview [capi]

Research instrument

The survey was fielded in the following language(s): Czech. The questionnaire is available for download from the WVS website.

This poll, conducted August 23-29, 2006, is part of a continuing series of monthly surveys that solicit public opinion on the presidency and on a range of other political and social issues. Residents of New York City were asked for their opinions of the city, and whether they approved of the way Michael Bloomberg was handling his job as mayor. Views were sought on whether the federal government was doing enough to protect New York City and the country from future terrorist attacks, whether the city was prepared for another terrorist attack, the likelihood of another attack in the next few months, and whether the recent arrests of individuals planning attacks on airplanes flying from England to the United States represented a major terrorist threat to the United States. Respondents were asked how often they thought about the events of September 11, 2001, whether they were still dealing with changes caused by the attacks on the World Trade Center, and whether they knew anyone who was injured or killed in the attacks. Several questions asked whether the public was told the truth about the air quality in downtown Manhattan in the months after the terrorist attacks, whether respondents trusted the federal government to tell the truth about possible dangers if another terrorist attack occurred, and whether the government should be financially responsible for the medical bills of people who experienced health problems because of the terrorist attacks. Additional questions addressed the redevelopment of the World Trade Center site and the proposed Freedom Tower, the United States' war on terrorism, the likelihood that Arab Americans, Muslims, and immigrants from the Middle East were being singled out unfairly in the United States, and how patriotic respondents considered themselves to be. Information was also collected on which borough respondents lived in, how long they had lived in New York City, and whether they were living there at the time of the attacks. Demographic information includes sex, age, race, ethnicity, education level, household income, marital status, religious preference, political party affiliation, and political philosophy.

Context

This dataset provides comprehensive global demographic and socioeconomic indicators for each country, compiled for the year 2024. It includes data on population sizes, growth rates, fertility rates, migration, urbanization, and other critical factors that influence global social and economic trends.

Key Features:

Country Name: The name of each country or region included in the dataset.

Population (2024): Estimated total population of each country for the year 2024, measured in millions or billions.

Population Growth Rate: The annual percentage change in population from one year to the next. It highlights whether the population is growing or declining.

Urbanization Percentage: The proportion of the population living in urban areas, indicating trends in urban migration and the shift from rural to urban living.

Fertility Rate: The average number of children born per woman of childbearing age, a key indicator of population reproduction levels.

Median Age: The median age of the population, reflecting the age distribution and helping to assess population aging or youthfulness.

Life Expectancy at Birth: The average number of years a newborn is expected to live, assuming current mortality rates persist.

Infant Mortality Rate: The number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births, a key indicator of healthcare quality and access.

GDP (Gross Domestic Product): The total monetary or market value of all the goods and services produced within a country’s borders in a given time period (usually measured annually in USD).

GDP per Capita: GDP divided by the total population, reflecting the average economic output per person and serving as a measure of the average income or economic standard of living.

Human Development Index (HDI): A composite index that considers life expectancy, education, and income per capita to provide an overall measure of human development.

Applications of the Dataset: Policy and Development Analysis: Governments, international organizations, and think tanks can use this data to craft development policies, allocate resources, and address issues such as urbanization, aging populations, and fertility rates.

Economic Forecasting and Analysis: Economists and financial institutions can leverage this data for macroeconomic analysis, forecasting, and investment decisions, especially using indicators like GDP, GDP per capita, and HDI.

Social and Health Research: Public health organizations can track health indicators like life expectancy, infant mortality rates, and fertility rates to guide public health interventions and strategies.

Education and Demography: Educators and researchers in the fields of demography, sociology, and global studies can use this dataset to analyze population trends, migration patterns, and social changes across the globe.

Sources of Data:

The data is sourced from reputable international organizations including the United Nations, the World Bank, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and other national statistical agencies.

Data Use & Limitations:

Use: This dataset is intended for general research, educational, and analytical purposes. It provides a snapshot of global demographic trends and socioeconomic conditions as of 2024. Limitations: While the data is collected from reliable sources, estimates for certain countries may vary slightly due to differing methods of data collection or reporting across regions. Additionally, as some countries may not have updated data for 2024, projections or estimates have been used where necessary.

Droughts are natural occurring events in which dry conditions persist over time. Droughts are complex to characterize because they depend on water and energy balances at different temporal and spatial scales. The Standardized Precipitation Index (SPI) is used to analyze meteorological droughts. SPI estimates the deviation of precipitation from the long-term probability function at different time scales (e.g. 1, 3, 6, 9, or 12 months). SPI only uses monthly precipitation as an input, which can be helpful for characterizing meteorological droughts. Other variables should be included (e.g. temperature or evapotranspiration) in the characterization of other types of droughts (e.g. agricultural droughts).This layer shows the SPI index at different temporal periods calculated using the SPEI library in R and precipitation data from CHIRPS data set.Sources:Climate Hazards Center InfraRed Precipitation with Station data (CHIRPS)SPEI R library

Abstract

The World Bank is interested in gauging the views of clients and partners who are either involved in development in China or who observe activities related to social and economic development. The World Bank Country Assessment Survey is meant to give the Bank's team that works in China, more in-depth insight into how the Bank's work is perceived. This is one tool the Bank uses to assess the views of its critical stakeholders. With this understanding, the World Bank hopes to develop more effective strategies, outreach and programs that support development in China. The World Bank commissioned an independent firm to oversee the logistics of this effort in China.

The survey was designed to achieve the following objectives: - Assist the World Bank in gaining a better understanding of how stakeholders in China perceive the Bank; - Obtain systematic feedback from stakeholders in China regarding: · Their views regarding the general environment in China; · Their perceived overall value of the World Bank in China; · Overall impressions of the World Bank as related to programs, poverty reduction, personal relationships, effectiveness, knowledge base, collaboration, and its day-to-day operation; and · Perceptions of the World Bank's communication and outreach in China. - Use data to help inform the China country team's strategy.

Geographic coverage

National

Analysis unit

Stakeholder

Universe

Stakeholders of the World Bank in China

Kind of data

Sample survey data [ssd]

Sampling procedure

December 2011 thru March 2012, 518 stakeholders of the World Bank in China were invited to provide their opinions on the Bank's assistance to the country by participating in a country survey. Participants in the survey were drawn from among employees of a ministry or ministerial department of central government; local government officials or staff; project management offices at the central and local level; the central bank; financial sector/banks; NGOs; regulatory agencies; state-owned enterprises; bilateral or multilateral agencies; private sector organizations; consultants/contractors working on World Bank supported projects/programs; the media; and academia, research institutes or think tanks.

Mode of data collection

Face-to-face [f2f]

Research instrument

The Questionnaire consists of 8 Sections: 1. Background Information: The first section asked respondents for their current position; specialization; familiarity, exposure to, and involvement with the Bank; and geographic location.

1. General Issues facing China: Respondents were asked to indicate what they thought were the most important development priorities, which areas would contribute most to poverty reduction and economic growth in China, as well as rating their perspective on the future of the next generation in China.

2. Overall Attitudes toward the World Bank: Respondents were asked to rate the Bank's overall effectiveness in China, the extent to which the Bank's financial instruments meet China's needs, the extent to which the Bank meets China's need for knowledge services, and their agreement with various statements regarding the Bank's programs, poverty mission, relationships, and collaborations in China. Respondents were also asked to indicate the areas on which it would be most productive for the Bank to focus its resources and research, what the Bank's level of involvement should be, and what they felt were the Bank's greatest values and greatest weaknesses in its work.

3. The Work of the World Bank: Respondents were asked to rate their level of importance and the Bank's level of effectiveness across fifteen areas in which the Bank was involved, such as helping to reduce poverty and encouraging greater transparency in governance.

4. The Way the World Bank does Business: Respondents were asked to rate the Bank's level of effectiveness in the way it does business, including the Bank's knowledge, personal relationships, collaborations, and poverty mission.

5. Project/Program Related Issues: Respondents were asked to rate their level of agreement with a series of statements regarding the Bank's programs, day-to-day operations, and collaborations in China.

6. The Future of the World Bank in China: Respondents were asked to rate how significant a role the Bank should play in China's development and to indicate what the Bank could do to make itself of greater value and what the greatest obstacle was to the Bank playing a significant role in China.

7. Communication and Outreach: Respondents were asked to indicate where they get information about development issues and the Bank's development activities in China, as well as how they prefer to receive information from the Bank. Respondents were also asked to indicate their usage of the Bank's website and PICs, and to evaluate these communication and outreach efforts.

Response rate

A total of 207 stakeholders participated in the country survey (40%).

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The current political discourse in the United States focuses on extreme political polarization as a contributor to ills ranging from government shutdowns to awkward family holidays. And indeed, a large body of research has documented differences between liberals and conservatives–primarily focused on Republicans and Democrats in the United States. We combine large international surveys and more fine-grained surveys of United States citizens to compare differences in opinion between Republicans and Democrats to the full range of world opinion on moral issues (N = 37,653 in 39 countries) and issues of free speech (N = 40,786 in 38 countries). When viewed in the full distribution, polarization between Democrats and Republicans appears relatively small, even on divisive issues such as abortion, sexual preference, and freedom of religious speech. The average Democrat-Republic overlap is greater than 70% of the country pair overlaps across eight moral issues, meaning that 70% of the country pairs are more dissimilar from each other than Democrats and Republicans are dissimilar; similarly, the average Democrat-Republic overlap is greater than 79% of the country pair overlaps across five freedom of speech issues. These results suggest that cross-cultural comparisons are useful for putting differences between political partisans within the same country in context.