Press Release: Public Backing for Going Beyond GDP Remains Strong: Global Poll

Jay OwenBeyond GDP

LONDON – The public around the world remains strongly in favour of replacing GDP with a broader way of reporting national progress, according to a new global poll released today. The study, conducted by GlobeScan on behalf of Ethical Markets, business think tank Tomorrow’s Company and the ICAEW, surveyed 10,845 …

G20 told voters want banks to put something back into the global economy

kristyReforming Global Finance

INTERNATIONAL TRADE UNION CONFEDERATION (ITUC) 085/180612 ITUC OnLine G20 told voters want banks to put something back into the global economy. Global poll shows 63% support Financial Transactions Tax Strongest support found in France 88 %, Germany 82%, UK 76 %, USA 63% Los Cabos, Mexico, 18 June 2012 (ITUC …

Global Polling Results for your Rio+20 Earth Summit coverage

kristyGreen Prosperity

Hello, As the Rio+20 Earth Summit kicks off in Brazil this week, I wanted to provide you with a couple recent press releases containing research results that could complement coverage you may be preparing: Consumers Call for Ambitious Leadership from their Governments at Rio+20 Earth Summit: http://www.globescan.com/commentary-and-analysis/press-releases/press-releases-2012/84-press-releases-2012/205-consumers-call-for-ambitious-leadership-from-their-governments-at-rio20-earth-summit-global-poll.html · Only 1 …

Global Poll Shows Public Support for Taliban Negotiations

kristyGlobal Citizen

In light of President Barack Obama’s forthcoming address regarding troops in Afghanistan, the BBC World Service and GlobeScan will be releasing their latest global issues poll (embargoed until tonight, Wednesday 22 June 2300 GMT, 1900 EDT). This timely poll from the BBC and international research consultancy GlobeScan indicates that more …