
The International Journal of Governance & Development (IJGD) aims to advance high-quality, interdisciplinary scholarship in the fields of governance, public policy, and development studies. The journal seeks to provide a rigorous academic platform for theoretical, empirical, and comparative research that enhances understanding of institutional structures, policy processes, and development outcomes across global and regional contexts.
IJGD is committed to fostering dialogue between academia, policymakers, practitioners, and civil society to promote evidence-based governance and sustainable development.
Scope
The journal welcomes original research articles, review papers, policy analyses, and case studies in (but not limited to) the following areas:
1. Governance Theory and Institutional Analysis
2. Public Administration and Public Policy
3. Corporate Governance and Public Sector Enterprises
4. Decentralization and Local Governance
5. Digital Governance and E-Government
6. Regulatory Studies and Administrative Reforms
7. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Development Policy
8. Governance in Emerging Economies and the Global South
9. Gender, Equity, and Inclusive Governance
10. Comparative Governance Systems
11. Law, Accountability, and Transparency Mechanisms
12. Development Economics and Institutional Development
IJGD encourages interdisciplinary contributions integrating insights from public administration, political science, economics, law, management, finance, sociology, and development studies.
The journal follows a double-blind peer review process and upholds the highest standards of academic integrity and publication ethics.
Vision & Mission
Vision:
To become a globally recognized interdisciplinary platform advancing rigorous scholarship in governance, public policy, and sustainable development across diverse institutional and socio-economic contexts.
Mission:
To publish high-quality, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary research that integrates perspectives from public administration, economics, political science, law, management, and development studies to inform evidence-based policymaking and institutional transformation.
Contact
For queries, submission assistance, licensing, or other matters, contact us:
Email: ijgd.editor@gmail.com
Visit: www.ijgdjournal.com
Current Issue
Vol. 1 No. 1 (2026): Vol 1 Issue 1(Jan 2026)
Published: 2026-02-20