Introduction: AWRAD carried out an opinion poll among Palestinian opinion leaders on the aftermath and implications of the resignation of PM Dr. Salam Fayyad. The sample included representatives of Palestinian academia, NGOs, political parties, private sector, and media. Two hundred and thirty eight (238) such leaders were selected in all West Bank regions from available lists relevant to each group. For example, academics were selected though a random systematic sample from lists available in each university. Journalists were selected from a list obtained from the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate. Half of the questionnaires were filled out through phone interviews and the other half through face-to-face interviews. The interviews took place between 11 and 12 May 2013. Analysis of Results: 1. Evaluation of the Fayyad legacy: 65 percent believe that social service delivery improved under Fayyad Fayyad led a number of governments since 2007. Opinion leaders are divided concerning the performance of the governments led by Fayyad, though a majority saw improvements in a number of areas compared to the period before his appointment:
2. Implications of the resignation of Fayyad: Fayyad’s resignation has no impact on the prospects for reconciliation and peace, but 51 percent believe that it will have a negative impact on foreign assistance Opinion leaders were asked about the impact of the Fayyad resignation on a number of issues concerning Palestinians. Only a small percentage believes that his resignation will have a positive impact:
3. The next cabinet: National unity and professionalism are priorities; Hanan Ashrawi leads for the PM position Opinion leaders were asked about their expectations for the next government. Most hope for a national unity government:
Read More...
By: PCPO
Date: 24/11/2020
By: Palestinian Center for Policy and Survey Research (PSR)
Date: 17/09/2020
By: PCPO
Date: 24/06/2020
By the Same Author
Date: 01/06/2017
Date: 12/04/2017
Date: 04/01/2017
Date: 30/07/2016
|