African Journal of Governance and Development

Aims & Scope

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.

The scope of AJGD includes:

• 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.

Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ)
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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

Licensing & Copyright

This journal operates under an Open Access model. Articles are freely accessible to the public immediately upon publication. The content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), allowing users to share and adapt the work with proper attribution.

Copyright remains with the author(s), and no permission is required for non-commercial use, provided the original source is cited.

Policy Links

This section provides access to essential policy documents, guidelines, and resources related to the journal’s publication and submission processes.

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APC Details

The journal’s Article Processing Charge (APC) policies support open access publishing in Business, Management and Accounting and Social Sciences, ensuring accessibility and quality in research dissemination.

This journal requires an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support open access publishing, covering peer review, editing, and distribution. The current APC is 6,000.00 ZAR. Learn more.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Implementation Gaps in Human Resource Performance Management Practices in the Ministry of Health and Child Care, Zimbabwe.

  Citation: 5

  Authors: Shikha, Mervis

• Technology Governance: Minding and Closing the Gaps in Africa

  Citation: 5

  Authors: SOKFA

• Governance failure and the formation of Anti-State Organisations: The Impact of the Amnesty Policy on the Development of Nigeria’s Niger-Delta, Nigeria

  Citation: 4

  Authors: AGUNYAI, OJAKOROTU

• Assessing the Effect of Management Education on Vocational Behaviour

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Lehlohonolo, Ophillia

• Institutional Quality and Economic Performance in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Region: A Dynamic Panel Analysis

  Citation: 2

  Authors: Kholiswa

• Evidence of Factors Hindering Establishment of Viable Rural Development Action in Eastern Cape Municipalities

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Zibongiwe, Elphina

• Understanding Rural – Urban Migration in Uganda’s Refugee Camps Authors

  Citation: 1

  Authors: Rose Rosana, Rose

• Transforming Uganda’s Security Sector: The Need for a Gender Sensitive Approach

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Anne

• Can National Development Thrive Without Local Government’s Constructive Input? Outlook of Nigeria, with Lessons for Africa

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Ikemefuna, NTSIKELELO, ITUMELENG

• The Relationship between Integrated Development Planning and Water Demand Planning

  Citation: 0

  Authors: Tinashe, Danielle