About

The African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD) is a peer-reviewed, multidisciplinary publication dedicated to advancing academic research and policy dialogue in public administration, public service delivery, public ethics, and policy-making. Our journal seeks to provide a robust platform for scholars and practitioners from diverse backgrounds to share innovative insights and empirical research that enhance understanding and implementation of governance and development initiatives.

By emphasising the intricate relationship between governance and development, AJGD encourages rigorous scholarly debate and dissemination of knowledge on critical issues such as public administration, public policy implementation, evaluation, and ethical public governance. While maintaining a commitment to multidisciplinarity, we prioritise contributions focusing on the practical and theoretical aspects of public governance and service delivery.

AJGD is published biannually, ensuring timely and relevant discourse for academic and policy-making communities.

Aims

The African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD) aims to serve as a premier platform for disseminating cutting-edge research and critical analyses in public administration, public service delivery, public ethics, and policy-making. Our goal is to contribute to developing and implementing effective governance practices that promote sustainable development and ethical governance.

Scope

• Public Administration: Investigations into the structures, processes, and practices that define public administration at local, national, and regional levels.
• Public Service Delivery: Research on the efficiency, effectiveness, and equity of public service delivery mechanisms, including case studies and comparative analyses.
• Public Ethics: Examination of ethical challenges in governance, integrity systems, and the role of ethics in public sector management.
• Policy-Making and Implementation: Analysis of policy development processes, implementation strategies, and evaluation of policy outcomes in various contexts.
• Governance: Studies on governance frameworks, institutional dynamics, and the impact of governance on socio-economic development.
• Multidisciplinary Approaches: Contributions that integrate insights from related fields, such as political science, economics, sociology, and law, to enrich the understanding of governance and development.

We encourage submissions that offer empirical research, theoretical insights, and practical applications, and we welcome comparative studies that provide a broader perspective on public governance. AJGD seeks to bridge the gap between academic research and policy-making by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration, ultimately enhancing public governance in Africa and beyond.

Revenue Sources

The African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD) is a self-financing journal that operates without external funding. The publication process is sustained entirely by a fixed Article Processing Charge (APC) of R 6000, which is regularly reviewed. As an Open Access journal, AJGD ensures that all content is freely available to readers on our website without subscription fees.

We provide waivers for deserving authors to ensure inclusivity and accessibility. These charges cover all operating expenses, including web presence, staff salaries, journal production, online publication, editing, web hosting, and the assignment of digital object identifiers (DOIs) for each article.