Focus and Scope

The Journal of Law, Policy and Global Development (JLPGD) is an international, peer-reviewed, and open-access journal that focuses on the intersections of law, public policy, and sustainable development in both local and global contexts.

Focus

JLPGD aims to promote critical discourse, interdisciplinary collaboration, and innovative legal research that contributes to the understanding and advancement of governance, legal reform, and inclusive development. The journal encourages scholarship that explores the legal dimensions of global challenges, particularly in relation to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

We particularly welcome submissions that reflect global perspectives, comparative approaches, and policy-oriented legal analysis that address emerging issues in law and society.

Scope of the Journal

JLPGD publishes high-quality original research, conceptual articles, case studies, and policy analyses in areas including but not limited to:

Law and Global Development

  • Legal frameworks for sustainable development

  • Law, poverty alleviation, and social justice

  • Legal reforms in developing and transitional economies

  • Legal pluralism and access to justice

 International and Comparative Law

  • International human rights law

  • International environmental and climate change law

  • International trade and investment law

  • Transnational legal cooperation

  • Islamic Law

Policy and Governance

  • Legal dimensions of public policy

  • Legal aspects of climate action and energy transition

  • Governance, anti-corruption, and public administration reform

  • Institutional strengthening and the rule of law

Law, Technology, and Innovation

  • Digital governance and legal tech

  • Cyberlaw and data protection

  • E-governance, AI regulation, and public digital infrastructure

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs Focus)

JLPGD is particularly interested in research aligned with:

  • SDG 13: Climate Action

  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

  • SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

Geographical Scope

The journal welcomes articles from all regions of the world, with special interest in comparative perspectives, global South issues, cross-border legal analysis, and regional integration initiatives.

Types of Submissions Accepted

  • Original Research Articles

  • Conceptual and Theoretical Papers

  • Legal Commentaries and Policy Briefs

  • Comparative Case Studies

  • Book Reviews (on request)

Access and Licensing

All articles are published in English and are freely accessible online under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0), promoting open access and global dissemination.