2024 Annual Report

WAPOR Council is pleased to release our forth annual report to the membership. The 2024 Annual Report of WAPOR documents key organizational activities, structural developments, and statistical outcomes over the past calendar year. It highlights membership growth, conference outcomes, committee work, regional chapter activities, and financial performance, with a focus on institutional reforms and operational challenges. In 2024, WAPOR reached a record high of 1,010 members, including 648 WAPOR-only individual members, 178 chapter-only members, 99 joint members, 25 organizational members, and 60 Friends of WAPOR. A new membership platform was launched to streamline registration and enhance services. Regional membership drives were conducted across all four WAPOR chapters: Asia Pacific, Latin America, Sub-Saharan Africa, and West Asia & North Africa. The 77th WAPOR Annual Conference, held jointly with the 7th WAPOR Asia Pacific Conference in Seoul, Korea, marked the organization’s first fully integrated global-regional event. The conference featured 394 paper submissions, over 60 sessions, and 358 attendees from 51 countries. Workshops, keynote events, and thematic discussions aligned with the conference theme: “The Soul of Public Opinion Research: Liberty, Quality, and Humanity.” WAPOR’s regional chapters expanded their activities in 2024. The Sub-Saharan Africa Chapter held its inaugural conference in Mombasa, Kenya. The Latin America Chapter hosted six webinars and prepared for its 2025 Congress. The West Asia and North Africa Chapter conducted regional surveys and organized high-profile webinars, including one on public opinion regarding the Gaza conflict. The Asia Pacific Chapter co-hosted the Seoul conference and held elections for its executive committee. WAPOR launched the Policy Forum in July 2024 as a platform for members to provide input on future priorities. A leadership transition occurred in late 2024 due to the resignation of the Vice President/President-Elect. The situation was resolved through an open consultation and Council action, resulting in the early appointment of a new President and the creation of a task force to review the Constitution. WAPOR’s finances remained stable. As of December 31, 2024, total financial assets stood at $491,523.86. The organization reported a positive surplus for the year. Revenue was primarily generated from membership dues, conference income, and journal profit shares. WAPOR implemented new investment and conflict-of-interest policies and introduced a structured award funding mechanism. The Education Committee organized 11 webinars and training workshops, with topics ranging from cross-cultural surveys to public opinion on climate change. Accessibility was improved through translated captions. The Publications Committee launched the Spotlight Interview series and began revising transparency and data-sharing policies. The International Journal of Public Opinion Research (IJPOR) maintained consistent submissions and an impact factor of 1.90. The report concludes with updates from each committee and regional chapter, outlining ongoing projects and future goals. It reflects WAPOR’s continued operational growth, enhanced member engagement, and commitment to improving the global practice of public opinion research through institutional development and international collaboration.

2023 Annual Report

WAPOR Council is pleased to release our third annual report to the membership. The year 2023 marked a period of significant growth for WAPOR, with a surge in membership and the successful hosting of its annual conference in Salzburg, attended by participants from diverse backgrounds. Structural reforms were implemented to enhance accountability and transparency within WAPOR. A constitutional review led to the transition of all council seats into elected positions, fostering greater representation and democratic decision-making. Expanding its global reach, WAPOR introduced organizational membership and initiated the “Friends of WAPOR” scheme to engage individuals aligned with its mission. Regional chapters were empowered to manage their affairs independently, fostering greater autonomy and participation. Communication emerged as a cornerstone of WAPOR’s strategy, with increased frequency of presidential letters, the introduction of multilingualism on its website, and active engagement on its WAPORnet platform. The establishment of a WAPOR Archive aimed to preserve valuable historical documents, ensuring a rich repository for future generations. Emphasizing liberty, quality, and humanity as the theme for the 2024 conference, the association aims to uphold the principles of democratic participation, rigorous research standards, and societal welfare. We welcome members’ feedback on this report. Should you have any ideas or recommendations how to improve our work at WAPOR, please, do not hesitate to send those to WAPOR Secretariat: waporoffice@gmail.com.

2022 Annual Report

WAPOR Council is pleased to release our second annual report to the membership. This report summarizes efforts undertaken by the WAPOR Executive Council (President, Past President, Vice-President, and Secretary-Treasurer) as well as all WAPOR Committees and Committee Chairs in calendar year 2022 in such domains of the Association’s activities as conference, membership, communications, publications, liaising with other organizations among the other. We welcome members’ feedback on this report. Should you have any ideas or recommendations how to improve our work at WAPOR, please, do not hesitate to send those to WAPOR Secretariat: waporoffice@gmail.com.

2021 Annual Report

As part of our continuing efforts to inform membership about WAPOR activities, we are pleased to announce that WAPOR’s 2021 Annual Report is now available. 2021 WAPOR Annual Report. As this is our first annual report, there is no doubt much room for improvement, so please send any feedback to either Renae or Timothy Johnson, and we will continue to improve the reporting of WAPOR activities in the coming years.