Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Poll Shows Strong Global Cooperation Support, Doubts on Institutions
A recent survey showed that many people around the world want countries to work together to solve problems like trade, health, and poverty.
The survey, which involved over 36,000 people, revealed strong backing for cooperation.
However, people don't trust some of the big international groups like the United Nations, the World Health Organization, and the IMF as much.
The Rockefeller Foundation is starting a new project with $50 million to help improve international cooperation.
The project aims to create better solutions for global problems, recognizing that older systems may not be working as well today.
75% of those surveyed support global cooperation to solve problems.
The survey covered 34 countries and over 36,300 people.
High percentages support cooperation in jobs, trade, health, and food security.
Trust in global institutions like the UN, WHO, and IMF is low.
The Rockefeller Foundation is launching a $50 million initiative to revive international cooperation.
- Who
- The Rockefeller Foundation commissioned the survey. Respondents were from 34 countries.
- What
- A global poll shows strong support for international cooperation but low trust in institutions.
- When
- The survey was conducted from August 8 to September 10.
- Where
- The survey took place in 34 countries worldwide.
- Why
- The poll aimed to gauge public opinion on global cooperation amidst concerns about development spending cuts and rising nationalism.
- Survey Commissioned By
- Rockefeller Foundation
- Survey Dates
- August 8 to September 10
- Countries Surveyed
- 34
- People Surveyed
- Over 36,300
- UN Trust
- 58%
- WHO Trust
- 60%
- IMF Trust
- 44%
- Rockefeller Initiative
- $50 million 'Shared Future'