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Get in touch to learn how Preparedness can help policymakers, institutions and organisations build stronger, more resilient societies.
Preparedness asks a fundamental question for governments, institutions and organisations: how can societies become more resilient while delivering tangible value for citizens today?
Verian’s Institute of Public Impact has released a new programme of research exploring how citizens perceive national risks, how ready they believe their countries are to respond, and what role governments, institutions and citizens themselves should play in building resilience. Drawing on large-scale public opinion research across the UK, Germany, France and Australia, the study examines attitudes towards a range of potential crises, including military conflict, economic shocks, environmental emergencies, health crises and attacks on critical infrastructure.
The research reveals a growing preparedness gap. People increasingly believe major crises are likely, particularly economic disruption, environmental emergencies, and military conflict, yet relatively few feel their countries are adequately prepared to deal with them. Confidence in government readiness is especially low when it comes to conflict and security-related risks. At the same time, the research uncovers grounds for optimism. People believe preparedness requires more than government action alone, and many express a willingness to personally contribute during times of crisis.
Policymakers and institutions have an opportunity: to design resilience policies that not only strengthen national security, but also strengthen trust, support communities, reinforce democratic resilience and generate benefits that citizens experience in their everyday lives.
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