General Information on Kosova-wide Survey
• Fieldwork conducted from 21-27 June 2008
• Sample: 998 respondents, Albanian and minorities (without Serbs)
• Representative sample for the Kosova population aged 18+ years
• 25-minute face-to-face interview, in home of respondent
• Every sixth interview back-checked in the field
• Margin of error= ±3.1%
Most Important Problem in Kosova
• After the declaration of independence of Kosova, unemployment remains the most dominant problem in Kosova. Unemployment was emphasized in the past as well, but after the resolution of status, this problem takes another dimension. Other problems that fall under the shadow of the problem of unemployment are: power/KEK, rebuilding the economy/infrastructure, poverty and Mitrovica.
The Most Important Priorities for the Government of Kosova
• According to Kosovar citizens, three most important priorities that the Government of Kosova should be dealing with are the energy sector, rule of law and health system. Among other priorities are also the education system, public health, as well as social assistance programs.
Trust in Institutions
• KPC and KPS still remain the most trusted institutions in Kosova. Institutions that have marked an increase in trust are mayors, Government of Kosova and Kosova Assembly. On the other hand, trust in UNMIK police has dropped significantly from 68% to 53%; a decrease in trust have also suffered Courts and Movement Vetëvendosje.
Approval of Leaders
• President Sejdiu together with ex-Prime Minister AgimÇekucontinue to remain the most supported leaders by Kosovar citizens, followed by Prime Minister Thaçi and AAK President RamushHaradinaj. While the support for Prime Minister Thaçi has increased, the support for other leaders and personalities is relatively stable. A significant decrease in support have suffered BehgjetPacolliand VetonSurroi.
Readiness for Protests
• It has been often said that the resolution of the political status will not solve immediately all problems of Kosova. Coming to understand this, Kosovar citizens day by day show an increased readiness for protests related to different issues in their every day life.
• They believe that it is possible to come to protests mainly because of unemployment and because of current state of power supply. However, readiness for protests has also increased related to the current state of water supply, current state of the education system and related to low wages.
Voting Preferences
• Actual voting preferences of Kosovar citizens show that the number of those who would not vote for any of the political parties has increased, while the number of undecided has decreased. Currently, around 71% of citizens are decided about which party they would vote for.
Voting Preferences for the Assembly of Kosova
• It seems that the PDK-LDK Government Coalition has strengthened the positions of these two parties in the eyes of the Kosovar electorate. Currently, 42% of voters would vote for PDK and 29% for LDK.
• On the other hand, movements among the opposition are also significant: AAK has marked an increase to 16%, while AKR had dropped to 5% and LDD to 4%. ORA has also dropped to 1%, whereas PSD has increased to 1%.
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