Focus

The journal's primary focus is on the critical analysis of state, non-state, and hybrid governance arrangements and their direct or indirect impact on the design, delivery, equity, and sustainability of social welfare in various contexts, particularly within emerging and developing economies.

We seek contributions that move beyond descriptive accounts to offer theoretically informed and empirically rigorous analyses of how political, administrative, and institutional structures including policy processes, bureaucracy, civil society, and market mechanisms shape societal well-being and social justice.

Scope

The journal welcomes submissions covering a broad range of topics within the intersection of governance and social welfare, including, but not limited to, the following key areas:

• Public Policy and Social Provision:

  • Analysis of social policy cycles (design, implementation, evaluation) across sectors such as health, education, housing, and social security.

  • Studies on the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of social assistance and social protection programs.

  • Research on the political economy of welfare state development and reform.

• Governance, Accountability, and Participation:

  • Good governance principles (transparency, accountability, rule of law) as they relate to public service delivery and social outcomes.

  • The role of decentralization and local governance in addressing community welfare needs and reducing regional disparities.

  • Collaborative and network governance models involving state, private, and non-profit actors in social service provision.

  • Citizen participation and social accountability mechanisms in monitoring public resources for social welfare.

• Social Justice, Equity, and Inclusion:

  • Research addressing inequality, poverty alleviation, and the distribution of public goods.

  • Examination of governance challenges related to vulnerable populations (e.g., gender, disability, age, ethnicity) and efforts to promote social inclusion.

  • Studies on the human rights framework and its application to social policy and administration.

• Digital Transformation and Innovation:

  • The impact of e-Government and digital governance technologies on improving public service efficiency and accessibility for social welfare beneficiaries.

  • Analysis of policy innovation and adaptive governance in response to emerging social challenges (e.g., pandemics, climate change, demographic shifts).

• Fiscal and Administrative Governance:

  • Public financial management and resource allocation for social programs.

  • Studies on bureaucratic capacity, ethics, and anti-corruption efforts relevant to minimizing leakage and maximizing the impact of social spending.

  • Comparative analyses of governance and social welfare systems across different national and regional contexts.