Aim and Scope

Sub-Saharan Journal of Public Policy is a double-blind peer-reviewed scholarly journal dedicated to advancing research in public policy, governance, public administration, and related disciplines. The journal publishes high-quality empirical, theoretical, and policy-oriented research that contributes to improving governance, strengthening public institutions, and promoting evidence-based policymaking, with particular emphasis on Sub-Saharan Africa and comparable contexts.

The journal provides a platform for researchers, policymakers, public administrators, development practitioners, and academics to share innovative ideas, research findings, and practical solutions to contemporary public policy and governance challenges.

Scope of the Journal

The journal publishes original research articles, review articles, policy analyses, and theoretical papers in, but not limited to, the following areas:

• Public Policy Formulation, Implementation, and Evaluation
• Public Administration and Public Sector Management
• Governance and Institutional Reform
• Leadership, Ethics, and Accountability
• Civic Education, Citizenship, and Democratic Participation
• Devolution, Decentralisation, and Local Government
• Public Finance, Budgeting, and Service Delivery
• Digital Governance and E-Government
• Administrative Innovation and Public Sector Reform
• Development Planning and Social Policy
• Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
• Sustainable Development and Public Policy
• Policy Analysis and Regulatory Governance
• Public Procurement and Public Financial Management
• International Development and Development Cooperation

The journal encourages interdisciplinary research that integrates public policy with economics, political science, law, sociology, development studies, public health, environmental governance, and information technology to advance effective governance and sustainable development.