About the Journal

The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation (AfriJPPDI) is a peer-reviewed, indexed, multidisciplinary scholarly journal that publishes research on policy and project-related challenges in Africa on a quarterly basis. The journal follows a double-blind peer review process and is published under an open-access policy, making its content freely available online.  

Aims and Scope

The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation (AfriJPPDI) publishes research and analysis on the entire policy and project lifecycle, covering policy formulation, planning, effective implementation in African contexts, good governance, project financing, and ongoing monitoring and evaluation. It specifically emphasizes the unique challenges and opportunities within the African continent, making it a critical resource for understanding development within its distinctive context.

  • Policy Design, Implementation, and Evaluation: The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation focuses on the creation, execution, and assessment of development policies, ensuring they are effective and aligned with governmental goals. 

  • Strategic Project Design & Planning: The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation publishes research on strategic project design and planning. 

  • Project Implementation & Management: The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation publishes research analysis of the practical execution of projects, including the use of management information systems and strategies tailored for African environments. 

  • Policy and Project Governance and Financing: The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation publishes articles on the structures for governing development policies and projects and securing the necessary financial resources for them. 

  • Monitoring and Evaluation: Frameworks and insights for assessing the performance and impact of policies and projects. 

  • Distinctive African Context: A core focus of The African Journal for Policy and Project Design, Planning and Implementation is on understanding and addressing the specific challenges and opportunities that arise from the unique socio-economic and political conditions of policies and development projects in the African continent.