About the Journal

The Journal of Eastern African Macroeconomics and Development is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to advancing empirical and theoretical research on macroeconomic issues and development trends in Eastern Africa and comparable regions. The journal provides a platform for scholars, economists, practitioners, and policymakers to share high-quality, policy-relevant work that deepens understanding of regional economies and informs sustainable development strategies.

Focus and Scope

The journal covers a wide range of topics including but not limited to:

  • Monetary and fiscal policy

  • Inflation dynamics and public debt

  • Exchange rate regimes

  • Regional integration and trade

  • Labor markets and employment

  • Economic shocks and resilience

  • Sustainable development and structural transformation

  • International finance and investment flows

Interdisciplinary approaches combining macroeconomics with environmental studies, political economy, digital transformation, or governance are also encouraged.

Open Access Policy

This journal provides immediate open access to its content on the principle that making research freely available to the public supports a greater global exchange of knowledge. All content is freely accessible without subscription or payment barriers.

Articles published in the journal are licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (CC BY-NC 4.0). This permits non-commercial use, sharing, and adaptation of the work, provided the original authors and source are properly cited.

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Copyright and Licensing

Authors retain full copyright of their articles. Upon acceptance, authors grant the journal a non-exclusive right to publish and distribute the work. Any reuse must acknowledge the original source and comply with the CC BY-NC 4.0 license.

Archiving and Digital Preservation

The Journal of Eastern African Macroeconomics and Development is committed to long-term preservation of its content. The journal participates in both the LOCKSS (Lots of Copies Keep Stuff Safe) and CLOCKSS (Controlled LOCKSS) archival systems, ensuring permanent access and availability of all articles.

Privacy Statement

Personal data such as author names, affiliations, and email addresses submitted to the journal website will be used exclusively for the stated editorial and publication purposes. The journal does not share personal data with third parties without consent.

Article Processing Charges (APCs)

To support open access publishing and maintain editorial operations, the journal charges a reasonable Article Processing Charge (APC) payable only upon acceptance of a manuscript. Fee waivers or reductions are considered for researchers from under-resourced institutions or low-income countries upon request.

Journal History

Founded in 2025, the Journal of Eastern African Macroeconomics and Development was created to fill a critical gap in academic publishing for region-specific macroeconomic research. It aims to elevate Eastern African perspectives in global economic discourse and foster knowledge production that informs policy and practice.