People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration
- Publisher
- nan
- ISSN
- 2218-4899; 2788-8169
- Country
- Zimbabwe
About this journal
People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration' is a peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to exploring the human dimension of development administration. Its scope encompasses the complexities of governance, public policy, and organizational practices in the context of achieving sustainable development goals. The journal delves into a wide range of topics, including participatory governance, citizen engagement, public service delivery, capacity building, and social accountability. It aims to foster a deeper understanding of the social, cultural, and political factors that shape development processes, ultimately contributing to more effective and equitable development outcomes.
The journal's key themes revolve around the central role of people in development. It explores the diverse perspectives and experiences of citizens, communities, and civil society organizations in shaping development agendas and influencing policy implementation. This focus extends to analyzing the role of public administration in promoting social inclusion, empowering marginalized groups, and ensuring effective service delivery. The journal also examines the impact of emerging technologies and innovations on development administration, particularly their potential to enhance citizen engagement and improve service delivery.
'People Centred – The Journal of Development Administration' targets a broad audience of academics, practitioners, and policymakers involved in development administration. This includes scholars in fields such as public administration, development studies, political science, and sociology, as well as professionals working in government, international organizations, NGOs, and civil society. The journal seeks to bridge the gap between research and practice by providing a platform for sharing knowledge, fostering dialogue, and promoting collaborative efforts in the field of development administration.
The journal has made a significant impact by providing a valuable resource for researchers, practitioners, and policymakers. Its high-quality research articles, insightful reviews, and thought-provoking commentaries have contributed to a richer understanding of the human dimensions of development administration. The journal's focus on people-centered approaches has challenged traditional development paradigms and encouraged the adoption of more participatory and inclusive governance models. Its commitment to promoting dialogue and collaboration has fostered a global community of scholars and practitioners working towards achieving equitable and sustainable development.
Volumes (20 articles)
Volume 9, Issue 1 (2024)
- The utility of coping strategies employed by mothers of children with disabilities (MCwDs) in Torwood, Redcliff, Zimbabwe: Implications on development work
- The intersection of tradition and modernity: governance in Somaliland
- The origins of social and economic development in Zimbabwe — Lessons for social work education and training
Volume 8, Issue 2 (2023)
- Impeding factors hindering juvenile offenders’ access to pretrial diversion services in Zimbabwe: study of St Marys, Chitungwiza Urban Centre Zimbabwe
- Internal insecurity in Nigeria and the conundrum of out-of-school children
- Social workers' historical and contemporary understanding of the social development approach
- Agricultural changes and the state of food sovereignty among the Macha Oromo of Wallagga, 1975-2015
- Embedding the developmental approach in social work with older persons: Prospects and challenges for Lesotho
- Participation and inclusion of people with disability in trade and employment
Volume 8, Issue 3 (2023)
- An appraisal of Nigeria's foreign policy role in Africa's development, 2010-2022
- Enhancing the resilience of the orphans using the Ubuntu philosophy: A case of Marange community in Zimbabwe
- Environmental empowerment: A new approach to poverty eradication in Africa
- Social factors contributing to harmful child vending practices among children in Zimbabwe: The case of Epworth
- The influence of ujamaa policy in realization of developmental social work in Tanzania – Ubuntu perspective
Volume 8, Issue 4 (2023)
- Does the Community-Driven Development Approach Enhance Livelihoods? Evidence from Tanzania
- Kuumba/Mentoring future leaders in social work and development
- Personal experiences of a fourth-year social work student: insights into South Africa social work education and professional development
- Reviving BaTonga culture to support community development: A case of Zambezi Valley communities, Zimbabwe
- Social work perspective of the achievements of the Fit Person (s) Program in Temeke, Dar es Salaam – Tanzania
- The role played by taboos in exposing women to maternal mortality in Binga, Zimbabwe