The African Journal of Governance and Development (AJGD) is a multidisciplinary publication that seeks to bring academic researchers from beyond territorial and regional boundaries to share scientific knowledge focused on the interface of governance and development. The Journal aims to provide a platform for sharing and debating social, political and economic development issues for scholalry use and for policy consideration. AJGD is a peer-reviewed journal and publishes biannually.

Editor-in-Chief:

Prof Betty C Mubangizi

Room 238/29 M-Block, Westville Campus

School of Management, IT and Governance

University of KwaZulu-Natal South Africa - Durban 4000


Online ISSN: 2616-9045
Print ISSN: 2218-5615

The African Journal of Governance and Development is accredited to the International Bibliography of the Social Sciences (IBSS)

We accept submissions from January to March for the July Issue and from July to September for the December Issue.

Announcements

AFRICAN JOURNAL OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT  HAS A NEW ONLINE HOME!

2024-08-22

AFRICAN JOURNAL OF GOVERNANCE AND DEVELOPMENT  HAS A NEW ONLINE HOME!

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new website, a significant step forward in our commitment to providing authors with enhanced global visibility and a seamless, user-friendly experience.

Our new platform is designed to make your journey from submission to publication as smooth as possible. With many new features and improvements, we’re excited to offer you an even better experience.

Current Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Volume 13 Issue 2

Published: 2024-12-21

Articles

The Utilisation of Solar-Powered Boreholes for Groundwater Supply: Addressing Water Scarcity in the Polokwane Municipality, Mankweng Cluster

Meisie Rasakanya (Author)

1-22

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Evolution of Local Governance in Uganda and its Implications for Policy and Practice

Stella Kyohairwe, Gerald Karyeija, Alex Nduhura (Author)

23-47

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Exploring Municipal Personnel Perspectives on the Viability of Shared Service Centres in South Africa’s Underperforming Municipalities

Tigere Muringa, Sybert Mutereko (Author)

48-74

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Contrasting Leadership Paradigms: The Clash Between Indigenous African Leadership Systems and Eurocentric Democratic Governance in Zimbabwe, Uganda and Rwanda

Joshua Mawere, Ricky Mukonza (Author)

75-92

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Procurement Practices and Operation Efficiency in State-Owned Enterprises:  A Case of Eskom Holdings Ltd and Airports Company South Africa Ltd

Sakhile Manyathi, Vain Jarbandhan (Author)

93-112

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Towards a Conceptual Framework for the Social Dimensions of Sustainable Development

Gerrit Van der Waldt (Author)

113-134

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Social Issues Affecting Social Cohesion in Low-resource Communities in South Africa

Leoba Nyathi, Tololupe Balogun, Janine De Lange , Anja Human-Hendricks, Fundiswa Khaile, Kezia October, Nicolette Roman (Author)

135-162

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Relevance of Democracy and Economic Freedom to Employment and Entrepreneurship in Post-apartheid South Africa

Darma Mahadea, Martin Kabange (Author)

163-186

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The Role of Cultural Institutions in Sustainable Management of Water for Production: A Case Study of Karamoja Sub-region in Uganda

Rose B. Namara, Robert Agwot Komakech, Dan Kilimani, Betty C. Mubangizi (Author)

187-211

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