Journal of Policy and Leadership is an international quarterly peer reviewed academic journal published, housed and sponsored by Center for Policy and Leadership, School of Public Administration and Management at Mzumbe University (Tanzania). JPL has been restructured for relevance, and is published every January, June and November. It’s ISSN No is 2619-8940 granted by the Tanzania Library Services. The Journal was initially known as JPL, and has been in existence since the year 2010. It aims at providing academicians, consultants, practitioners, professionals, and other stakeholders with a scholarly forum for exchange of knowledge and experience in the areas of public policy, governance and leadership as being a major avenue for disseminating scholarly works. The objective is to fill the vacuum of relevant information in African countries. The journal receives contributions by authors from within and outside Tanzania and has an Eleven (15) Editorial Board members including the Chief Editor. The editors and associate editors who constitute the editorial Board are all academicians of high standing drawn from within and outside Tanzania. It is this Board that makes the final decision of including an article for publication into the journal. Publications in the JPL are guided and regulated by vibrant
peer review process.
WHY PUBLISHING WITH JPL?
1. Recognized Journal (Registered with Tanzania Library Services Board-TLSB)
2. JPL comprised of Local, East Africa and overseas editorial board members
3. Free article submission (No subscription fee)
4. Your article will be reviewed by two or more reviewers (Blind review)
5. Corresponding authors will get one hard copy free of charge
Current Issue
The Journal of Policy and Leadership is committed to advancing knowledge and dialogue on pivotal issues of policy and leadership. We proudly offer a platform that publishes articles on a rolling basis, allowing for the timely dissemination of research and insights that reflect current trends and challenges. We are excited to announce the highly anticipated release of Volume 11, No. 1 (2024) of the Journal of Policy and Leadership. The Chief Editor and the dedicated editorial board cordially invite a diverse and expansive readership to engage with this important publication. Our audience encompasses educators, researchers, practitioners, policymakers, esteemed academics, and public members interested in the intersection of policy and leadership.