Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World
The comments in the following section are a sharp contrast to the utopian visions of equity and advancement described above. Whereas some see the future of the internet as a great equalizer, others warn that technology can just as easily be used for control and exploitation. Inequality on the rise: The growing divide between haves […]
A year after global opinion of the United States dropped precipitously, favorable views of the U.S. remain at historic lows in many countries polled. In addition, more say bilateral relations with the U.S. have worsened, rather than improved, over the past year. Among possible sources of resentment is the widespread perception that the U.S. does […]
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults who own a smartphone in African countries.
With a week to go before Election Day, Americans are confident their local election authorities are up to the essential tasks of making sure that elections are run smoothly and that votes are counted accurately.
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults in Africa who use the internet at least occasionally or own a smartphone
Sortable table featuring data on the percentage of adults in Africa who use online social networking sites.