Worldview Toolkit
Exploring Irish attitudes to overseas development aid
4th Annual Tracker Survey
The 4th Worldview survey results are in!
The survey ran from 17 October – 13 November 2023 among a nationally representative sample of 2,515 Irish adults to gauge their awareness and attitudes towards overseas development aid.
The survey also included a new section related to awareness and understanding of the Sustainable Development Goals and the impacts of climate change.
View the key findings and download the results below.
Key Findings
Audience Segments – Demographic Overview
76% believe it is important that the Irish Government provides overseas aid, up from 74% in 2022
77% of people agree the overseas development aid can bring about positive change for those living in developing countries
70% of people in Ireland are concerned about levels of poverty in developing countries
Human rights, shared humanity and humanitarianism are the top 3 most important reasons to help those in developing countries
The main causes of perceived poverty in developing countries are Government and Private Sector corruption, war and conflict, and Government inefficiency or incompetence
TV, newspapers/press and radio are the most frequently used sources for news and information
Greatest Influence on views and opinions on key issues
Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Change
