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Three out of four Poles believe that Poland has great development potential. At the same time, however, one in three respondents believes that larger ventures have no chance of success here. The We Did It In Poland campaign aims to direct attention to the potential of Polish entrepreneurship. As many as 60 percent of respondents are proud of their development, one in three of their pro-social activities, and one in ten of their resourcefulness. The results of the survey also indicate that an important source of pride for Poles are children (36 percent) and family (15 percent). Women are more likely to be proud of their children (48 percent), while men are more likely to be proud of their family in general (20 percent).
Every third Pole believes in the success of Polish ventures
Almost ¾ of Poles (72 percent) believe that Poland and Poles have great development potential. However, 69 percent of respondents believe that Poles can act together only in spurts. The survey accompanies the “We Did ItIn Poland” campaign, which aims, among other things, to strengthen the image of Poland as an innovative, dynamic and modern country that makes a significant contribution to the development of the European Union, and to direct attention to the potential of Polish entrepreneurship. According to the data collected, almost one in three respondents (32 percent) believe that larger ventures in Poland have a chance of success, and similarly 31 percent do not believe that Poland is lagging behind European countries in terms of development. However, 41 percent of respondents still believe that our country is lagging behind, while 32 percent believe that large-scale ventures have little prospect of realization in our country.
– Although the majority of Poles recognize the great development potential of our country, there is still a large percentage who believe that Poland stands apart from other European nations in this regard. That’s why our social action educates and makes people aware that domestic companies are creative, innovative and entrepreneurial, and are also developing abroad. Poland is one of the fastest economically developing countries -. comments Olga Kozierowska, the creator of the We Did It In Poland campaign, a member of the Council of Non-Governmental Organizations for Poland’s Presidency in the Council of the European Union, and president of IncludedPlus Foundation . – It is said of Poles that we are a proud nation. In fact, more than half of those surveyed feel pride at the thought of Poland, but it comes not only from our national achievements, but also from a sense of pride in our own education, pro-social activities and resourcefulness, as well as – children and family. These are among our most important values.
Three out of five Poles are proud of their own development
The results of the survey indicate that the majority of Poles have no complexes – as many as 60 percent of respondents say they are proud of themselves, the same percentage is proud of their development. More than half of respondents are proud of their level of education (57 percent) and the course of their professional life (51 percent). Nearly ⅓ of respondents (31 percent) are proud of being involved in pro-social activities. Among the reasons for self-pride also appear resourcefulness (11 percent) and one’s own achievements (10 percent), other responses indicated were perseverance or “overcoming difficulties,” but also having a family and parenthood.
Children and family are more likely to make Poles proud than work and material possessions
The survey results show that for more than ⅓ of respondents (36 percent), the main reason for pride in life is children, for 15 percent. – family in general, and for 12 percent. – spouse or partner/partner. Children are a source of pride for a higher percentage of mothers (48 percent) than fathers (23 percent). Men, on the other hand, are more likely to point to family in general as a source of pride – 20 percent, compared to 11 percent of indications among women. Only 6 percent of respondents cite work as their main reason for pride in life, and 3 percent. – material possessions acquired.
– Pride in Poland and a sense of national identity remain the enduring foundations on which Poles build their private and social lives. Respondents’ indications clearly show that attachment to the homeland goes hand in hand with concern for family, loved ones and future generations. It is from these values that the natural need for security – both personal and communal – and commitment to one’s own and the country’s development grows. At the PZU Foundation, we believe that security is not only a basic human need, but also a key pillar of building a modern Poland – Maia Mazurkiewicz, CEO of the PZU Foundation, says.
The We Did It In Poland Interactive Exhibition at the National Stadium
As part of the We Did It In Poland campaign, an interactive exhibition showcasing selected innovations that we, as Poles, can boast of, has been on display at the National Stadium in Warsaw since April 4, in the conference center where Polish Presidency officials are meeting. The exhibition is expected to be visited by 9,000 guests of the Polish Presidency by mid-May. Later it will be presented at IMPACT CEE in Poznań, Woman in Tech in Warsaw and at the final gala of the 16th edition of the Sukces Pisany Szminką contest. The exhibition premiered in Brussels, where it was presented among European officials and leaders from the business world.
– It is very important to support Polish innovation. Highlighting Poland’s strengths in conversations at home and abroad is, according to ¾ of the respondents, a sign of patriotism. It is hugely important to promote domestic entrepreneurship and educate about technologies that originate in Poland – Olga Kozierowska adds.
*The survey, commissioned by the EnabledPlus Foundation, was conducted by research agency Group 4P from December 6-12, 2024, using the CAWI method on a representative sample of 1010 Poles aged 18 to 70.
The We Did It In Poland Campaign.
The We Did It In Poland campaign of the IncludedPlus Foundation has been under the patronage of the Polish Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Among its goals is to strengthen the image of Poland as an innovative, dynamic and modern country, making a significant contribution to the development of the European Union. The campaign is also intended to initiate conversation about Polish successes, activate Poles and encourage them to share in social media their stories, photos or videos related to what they have achieved, what inspires them in Poland, what or whom in our country they admire. Information about Polish innovations worth bragging about will also be able to be submitted via a form on the website.
