The USAID Political Party Support project, implemented by the International Republical Institute (IRI), carried out a comprehensive public opinion survey measuring the level of public support of Government institutions, political parties and key issues for Macedonian citizens. The survey revealed overwhelming support for EU and NATO membership, contrasted by an increasing number of people who are pessimistic about the overall direction of the country.
The state of Macedonia’s economy remains to be the top priority for its citizens. 77 percent of the respondents cite economic issues, such as unemployment and low standards of living, as being most important for Macedonia. 92 percent of respondents believe that foreign investment is the key solution to economic problems, with “peace and stability” and “stable government” as top requirements for attracting foreign investors. The survey results can be found here
The survey was conducted by the local research supplier Brima, in collaboration with an American research firm Williams and Associates of Salem, Massachusetts. The poll was based on interviews with 1108 adult Macedonians conducted in December 2007. The margin of error for this poll is ±3 percent. |