Africa: Most Muslims 'Think Globalisation is Good'

Johannesburg — CONTRARY to the common assumption that Muslims view globalisation as a threat, a survey of Muslim countries has found that globalisation is generally viewed positively.

Asked about "globalisation", especially the increasing connections of their country's economies with others around the world, majorities in six of the seven states polled said it was "mostly good" for their country. Approval is highest among Egyptians (79%) and Nigerian Muslims (78%).

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