Attitudes towards Norwegian development aid, 2001

One out of four is in favour of a reduction in the amount of development aid, while 4 per cent think it should be omitted. In the age group 16-24 years, 22 per cent is in favour of increasing the amount, compared with only 8 per cent in the age group 67-79 years.

About two out of three persons think Norway can afford granting development aid. It is first and foremost those in the age group 67-79 years, and people living in Hedmark, Oppland and Northern Norway that rather think the money should be spent in Norway.

19 per cent of the population think Norway's contribution to emergency aid should be increased, while 6 per cent want a reduction in the aid. When we consider long-term development aid, 17 per support an increase, while 11 per cent want a reduction. The youngest age group is most positive, the oldest most negative. One fourth of the population has no opinion.

The results come from Statistics Norway's Omnibus Survey in November and December 2001.

Tables:

• Table 1 Attitudes towards Norwegian development aid, by sex, age and parts of the country. Per cent
• Table 2 Opinions on the size of the development aid, by sex, age and parts of the country. Per cent
• Table 3 Whether Norway can afford development aid or not, by sex, age and parts of the country. Per cent
• Table 4 Norway's contribution to emergency aid and long-term development aid, by sex, age and parts of the country. Per cent