Focus And Scope

Journal of Policy Design and Public Governance (JPDG) focuses on high-quality research that examines the design, implementation, and evaluation of public policies, as well as innovations in governance structures and administrative systems.

The journal welcomes original research articles, policy reviews, and analytical case studies covering (but not limited to) the following topics:

• Public policy formulation, implementation, and evaluation

• Governance theories and models

• Institutional and regulatory design

• Evidence-based policy and decision-making

• Public sector reform and innovation

• Digital governance and e-government

• Accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption measures

• Citizen participation and collaborative governance

• Crisis management and public policy responses

• Intergovernmental and multilevel governance

• Sustainable development policy

• Comparative and international public administration

• Ethics, integrity, and leadership in governance

• Policy capacity and institutional resilience

JPDG encourages multidisciplinary and cross-sectoral approaches that bridge political science, public administration, law, economics, and technology in addressing current and emerging challenges in governance and policy design.