Public Opinion Polls

1. Conduct opinion polls in the Palestinian Territories. 
2. Conduct rapid studies on 'hot topic' for which data are immediately needed.
3. Conduct economical, social and political surveys to fulfill the general mission of the center.
4. To make survey and poll data available to local and international organizations.
5. To establish a database containing the results of all polls and surveys undertaken by the center.

In addition, the Human Rights and Democracy Center at An-Najah University worked with the center in different fields and in different activities as joint projects. As examples of Polls recently conducted:

Poll no 8 dealt with corruption and was conducted from 16-18 September, 2004. It focused on the calls for reformation, the need to fight corruption, the election registration process, the performance of Palestinian institutions, the PLC and local councils elections, in addition to political affiliations of Palestinian people and other issues.

The Eleventh Palestinian Public Opinion Poll conducted during the period from March 16 to 19, 2005, undertakes several subjects focusing on the Presidential elections, the priorities of individuals in the period following the elections, the elections programs of candidates, the people's opinion in the peace process and the Road Map in addition to political sympathies and other issues.