Aims and Scope

The Journal of Economics, Governance and Sustainable Development (JEGSD) is an interdisciplinary, peer-reviewed journal committed to advancing rigorous, evidence-based, and policy-relevant research at the intersection of economics, governance, institutions, and sustainable development.

The journal publishes high-quality theoretical, empirical, and policy-oriented studies that examine how economic systems, institutional and regulatory frameworks, financial accountability mechanisms, governance structures, and technological innovations influence economic performance, social progress, and sustainable development outcomes. JEGSD provides a platform for scholarly dialogue and integrative research that addresses contemporary development challenges in both developed and developing economies.

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

·      Economics and Development: Development economics, economic policy, fiscal capacity, public finance, economic resilience, inequality, inclusive growth, poverty reduction, international trade, regional integration, and global value chains.

·      Governance, Law, Institutions, and Public Policy: Public sector governance, institutional quality, law and regulatory governance, public administration, public policy, regulatory frameworks, compliance systems, anti-corruption strategies, decentralization, local governance, justice systems, and institutional reform.

·      Accounting, Finance, and Fiscal Governance: Financial reporting, auditing, accountability, forensic accounting, taxation, tax compliance, financial fraud detection, revenue mobilization, public financial management, financial inclusion, development finance, and fiscal sustainability.

·      Public Procurement, Supply Chains, and Financial Management: Public procurement systems, procurement governance, transparency and accountability, supply chain management, logistics, contract management, infrastructure delivery, and sustainable procurement practices.

·      Information Systems, Digital Transformation, and Data Analytics: Accounting information systems, management information systems, enterprise systems (ERP), e-government, e-procurement, digital governance, financial technologies (FinTech), artificial intelligence, blockchain, cybersecurity governance, business analytics, and data-driven decision-making.

·      Sustainability, ESG, Climate, and Economic Security: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), environmental, social and governance (ESG) frameworks, sustainability reporting, climate governance, green economy, renewable energy policy, climate finance, economic security, financial stability, and risk management.

·      Human Capital, Social Policy, and Development Outcomes: Education, health, labour markets, social protection, gender and development, human development, community development, social inclusion, workforce development, and public welfare policies.

·      Organizational Governance, Innovation, and Development Management: Strategic management, organizational governance, institutional performance, entrepreneurship, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), innovation systems, project management, program management, and organizational development in emerging and developing economies.

JEGSD places strong emphasis on contributions that demonstrate theoretical depth, methodological rigor, and clear policy, institutional, or development relevance. The journal particularly encourages research that provides actionable insights for policymakers, practitioners, development partners, and other stakeholders while contributing meaningfully to global academic discourse.

JEGSD promotes interdisciplinary scholarship addressing contemporary global and regional challenges, including economic resilience, institutional effectiveness, law and regulatory governance, financial accountability, digital transformation, climate sustainability, and the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal welcomes contributions from scholars, practitioners, and policymakers worldwide, with particular relevance to emerging and developing economies.