Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 132

SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

Multi Country Poll: Many Africans Say Foreigners Traffic Drugs in Their Countries (Click for Details)

As the United Nations observes the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illegal Trafficking on June 26, Gallup surveys in eight sub-Saharan African countries in 2009 and 2010 show that a median of 54% of respondents say foreigners are using their country as a place to move illegal drugs and 66% say this increases corruption.

June 25, 2010

Society » Social Problems

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.

Zone 2- Africa Summary, week # 130

SUB SAHARAN AFRICA

Multi Country poll- Few Sub-Saharan Africans Aware of Local Microfinance Options (Click for Details)

Residents in sub-Saharan African countries report a wide range of awareness about the availability of microfinance lending in their communities, suggesting these institutions remain locally inaccessible to many who would benefit most from using them. Gallup USA

July 30, 2010

Economy » Enterprise/ Investments

Cyber poll- Countries with High Home Internet Access Span Regions Access drops sharply with per-capita income (Click for Details)

Among 116 countries and areas Gallup surveyed last year, a median proportion of 2 in 10 adults reported that they have Internet access at home, but the proportion was greater than 3 in 4 adults in 15 countries. These populations in the most connected countries span several global regions, including Europe, Asia, Northern America, and the Middle East. Gallup USA

July 28, 2010

Society » Media/ New Media

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The complete detailed weekly reports of the project can be found on theGilani's Gallopedia website.