Journal of Law, Policy and Global Development

About the Journal

The Journal of Law, Policy and Global Development (JLPGD) is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal that publishes original research articles, policy analyses, and legal commentaries focusing on the intersection of law, public policy, and sustainable development.

The journal provides a multidisciplinary platform for scholars, legal practitioners, policymakers, and researchers to explore contemporary legal and policy issues that shape global development. JLPGD particularly encourages submissions that engage with international and comparative legal frameworks, governance reforms, climate justice, human rights, and institutional development in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), especially SDG 13 (Climate Action), SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals).

Topics of interest include (but are not limited to):

• International and comparative law

• Public law and legal reform

• Environmental and climate law

• Governance, justice, and anti-corruption

• Legal technology and innovation

• Human rights and global institutions

• Policy integration in legal systems

• Cross-border legal cooperation

• Islamic law

JLPGD applies a double-blind peer-review process and adheres to strict academic and ethical standards. Articles are published in English and are freely accessible to readers worldwide, fostering legal scholarship that contributes to inclusive, equitable, and sustainable global development.