Governments in Several Countries Questioned by Their Citizens
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The Edelman report shows declining public trust in governments across several countries. Of the 28 countries surveyed, 13 experienced erosion of trust in 2021.
Nigerian citizens exhibited the lowest level of trust in their government at only 24%, significantly lower than other countries. Major countries also saw low levels of public trust, including Japan (37%), the United States (42%), and the United Kingdom (45%).
According to former Danish Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt on the Edelman website, declining government trust in several countries stems from global governmental failures. Voters are unable to identify leaders capable of addressing various challenges such as climate change, terrorism, and war.
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