Development

Aims & Scope

Created in 1957, Development, the journal of the Society for International Development, aims to: provide unique resource and point of reference for the dialogue between activists and intellectuals committed to the search for alternative paths of social transformation towards a more sustainable and just world. tackle the hard hitting issues of today, listening to the oppositional voices and bringing in local and innovative perspectives from the margins to the global development discourse. explore collective initiatives at local, regional and international levels which promote sustainable livelihoods and women's empowerment.

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Metrics & Ranking

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	15439

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	158

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.339

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q2

h-index

Year	Value
2024	47

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Abstracting & Indexing

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

• Scopus
• Google Scholar

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Subjects & Keywords

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

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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.

• Buen Vivir: Today's tomorrow

  Citation: 512

  Authors: Eduardo

• The Politics of Ableism

  Citation: 303

  Authors: Gregor

• Development as Buen Vivir: Institutional arrangements and (de)colonial entanglements

  Citation: 278

  Authors: Catherine

• Buen Vivir, Degrowth and Ecological Swaraj: Alternatives to sustainable development and the Green Economy

  Citation: 239

  Authors: Ashish, Federico, Alberto

• Beyond NGO‐ization?: Reflections from Latin America

  Citation: 217

  Authors: Sonia E

• The Social Irresponsibility of Corporate Tax Avoidance: Taking CSR to the bottom line

  Citation: 217

  Authors: John, Richard

• Sustainability: Design for the pluriverse

  Citation: 148

  Authors: Arturo

• Corporate Social Responsibility in Mining in Southern Africa: Fair accountability or just greenwash?

  Citation: 139

  Authors: Ralph, Paul

• Difference and Conflict in the Struggle Over Natural Resources: A political ecology framework

  Citation: 137

  Authors: Arturo

• Corporate Social Responsibility and Development: In quest of an agenda

  Citation: 125

  Authors: Tom

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