The Ipespe (Institute of Social, Political and Economic Research) is set to launch the Lusophone Barometer in Brazil's Senate on Thursday, aiming to promote deeper knowledge and integration among Portuguese-speaking countries. The brainchild of political scientist Antonio Lavareda, the initiative will feature a seminar where findings from a simultaneous survey conducted in eight locations—Brazil, Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste—will be revealed.

During the event, Lavareda will provide insights into the study's objectives, and professor Marcelo Pimentel will outline future steps for the Barometer, which is envisioned to be a biennial project. The research highlights key concerns shared by citizens across Portuguese-speaking countries, predominantly focusing on the quality of public services and economic integration, with secondary issues like violence, inflation, and access to water, energy, and sanitation also surfacing as significant worries.

This collaborative initiative reflects an important stride towards enhancing the ties among Lusophone countries, underscoring the shared challenges they face. The findings could serve as a foundation for policy discussions and collaborative solutions, fostering a stronger sense of community and mutual support among nations that share linguistic and historical ties.