The cost of living and high prices are the most important issues for the citizens of the Republic of Moldova. These were mentioned by over 60% of the respondents of an opinion poll that was presented by the International Republican Institute (IRI) in the Republic of Moldova. The low incomes come second, being followed by unemployment, corruption, poverty and the war (in the neighboring country), IPN reports.
The data were collected all over the Republic of Moldova, except for the Transnistrian region, during February 9 – March 30, by telephone interviews. The interviews on the main sample were finished on March 21, while the additional interviews involving young people (18-35 years) were completed on March 30, 2022. Field work was hampered by the war that broke out in Ukraine and by the delays of data collection teams. The main sample consisted of 1,306 permanent residents of the Republic of Moldova aged 18 and over, with the right to vote. The margin of sampling error among the main sample does not exceed 2.5%, while among the sample of young people – 3.9%.
28% of those polled consider things in the Republic of Moldova go right, while 58% consider the direction is wrong. Among the problems, the respondents mentioned the living conditions, the energy and security problems. The solutions they expect from the authorities derive from the mentioned problems – high prices, poverty, corruption, etc.
In the survey, the young people were asked if they are ready to run for a public post at the local or national level until they turn 35. 9% of those surveyed said that this is highly probable, while 11% said they are disposed to. 70% of the young people expressed interest in taking an active part at the service of the community.
The respondents were asked who they consider is responsible for the environment first and foremost. Most of them said the citizens themselves. Among the next answers are the authorities and civil society organizations.
The poll was coordinated by Dr. Rasa Alisauskiene of Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization, in the name of the Center for Insights in Survey Research, while field work was done by Civis Center. The survey was funded by the United States Agency for International Development.
