Journal of Development Policy and Practice
Development Studies
Journal of Development Policy and Practice aims to document and discuss the process of development policy formulation, its practice and outcomes, bridging the gap between scholarship and practice, and reflecting on the relationship between theory and application of public policy.
Journal of Development Policy and Practice is committed to publishing relevant articles selected through a fair and rigorous peer review process, with the understanding that knowledge and experiences are best improved when shared and debated.
This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE).
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The Journal of Development Policy and Practice aims to document, analyse, and engage in critical discourse on the formulation and practice of development policy, examining both the intended and unintended consequences of these policies in diverse contexts. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between scholarship and practical application, offering insights into how public policy theory translates into real-world outcomes. It also fosters a reflective space to explore the complexities and dynamics of policymaking, implementation, and evaluation in a rapidly changing global landscape.
Committed to maintaining high standards, the Journal of Development Policy and Practice publishes relevant, impactful articles selected through a rigorous and fair peer-review process. The journal values contributions that deepen the understanding of development issues and appreciates the role of debate and knowledge-sharing in advancing the field. It encourages submissions from a range of disciplines, emphasising the importance of diverse perspectives in addressing complex social, economic, and environmental challenges. Through this, the journal aims to support the creation of evidence-based policies that are responsive to the needs and aspirations of communities worldwide.
| Anjana Divakar | Centre for Development Policy and Practice (CDPP Pvt Ltd.), India |
| Bobby John | Managing Director - Aequitas Consulting Private Ltd, India |
| Amir Ullah Khan | Professor, MCRHRDI, Government of Telangana; Visiting Professor, Indian School of Business, India |
| Abusaleh Shariff | US-India Policy Institute, Washington D.C., USA |
| Abdul Shaban | School of Development Studies, Tata Institute of Social Science, Mumbai, India |
| Amitabh Kundu | Sustainable Cities and Transport Program, World Resources Institute, India |
| Amita Dhanda | National Academy of Legal Studies and Research (NALSAR), India |
| Aseem Prakash | School of Public Policy and Governance at the Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Hyderabad, India |
| Avani Kapur | Centre for Policy Research; Foundation for Responsive Governance (ResGov), India |
| Imraan Valodia | Faculty of Commerce, Law and Management, University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| James Copestake | International Development, University of Bath, UK |
| Jeemol Unni | Amrut Mody School of Management, Ahmedabad University, Gujarat, India |
| Kaushiki Sanyal | JustJobs Network, Delhi, India |
| Poonam Muttreja | Population Foundation of India |
| Rajesh Chakrabarti | LM Thapar School of Management, India |
| Sanghamitra Singh | Knowledge Management & Partnerships, Population Foundation of India |
| Shubhashis Gangopadhyay | India Development Foundation (IDF), India |
| Subramanian S.V. | Department of Behavioral and Social Sciences, and Harvard Center for Population and Development Studies, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, USA |
| To-hai Liou | Center for WTO Studies, College of International Affairs, National Chengchi University (NCCU), Taiwan |
| Wilima Wadhwa | Director, ASER Centre; Professor, Indian Statistical Institute New Delhi and University of California, Irvine, California, USA |
| Vinod Vyasulu | Former Professor and Vice Dean, Jindal School of Government and Public Policy, NCR, India |
| Anshu Gupta | Goonj, India |
| Meenakshi Gupta | Goonj, India |
| Naghma Mulla | EdelGive Foundation, India |
| Puja Marwaha | Child Rights and You (CRY), India |
| Ranjini C R | R V University, Bengaluru, India |
| Tasneem Raja | Mental Health, Indira Foundation, India and USA |
| Harsh Vivek | International Finance Corporation (IFC), the World Bank Group, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
| Neelima Khetan | Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), India |
| Osama Manzar | Digital Empowerment Foundation, India |
| P C Mohanan | Kerala State Statistical Commission, India |
| Rajiv Kumar | India Foundation, Formerly, NITI Ayog, India |
| Subhomoy Bhattacharjee | Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS), New Delhi, India |
| Kent Devereaux | Goucher College, Baltimore Maryland, USA |
| Ali Mehdi | UHC360, India; Global Development Press, UK |
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