Journal of African Development Policy

The Journal of African Development Policy (JADP) is a premier peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to publishing rigorous, policy-relevant research on economic development in Africa. Published quarterly by ADG Publishing, the journal has been at the forefront of African development scholarship since its founding in 2020.

Scope & Coverage

JADP welcomes original research articles, review papers, and policy briefs covering:

• Trade policy and regional integration (AfCFTA, ECOWAS, SADC)
• Fiscal and monetary policy coordination
• Industrial policy and structural transformation
• Financing for sustainable development (FfD)
• Climate change adaptation and green growth
• Digital economy and technological innovation
• Gender equality and inclusive development
• Governance, institutions, and state capacity

Editorial Standards

Each submission undergoes a rigorous double-blind peer review process with an average turnaround time of 8 weeks. The journal maintains an acceptance rate of approximately 22% and is indexed in Scopus, Web of Science (ESCI), and the African Journals Online (AJOL) database.