Focus and Scope

Aims

IJED: International Journal of Economy Development Research connects economics with the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The journal examines the role of economics in sustainable development and publishes policy, strategy and practical solutions that integrate economic, social and environmental perspectives.

Scope

IJED welcomes research articles, policy analyses and case studies from researchers around the world on the following topics:

01

Sustainable Economics

Economic models and policies that balance growth with social and environmental goals.

02

Poverty and Inequality

Poverty alleviation, income distribution, social protection and inclusive growth.

03

Natural Resources and Environment

Natural resource management, environmental economics and climate-related policy.

04

Green Economy and Clean Energy

Green investment, renewable energy and low-carbon transition.

05

Human Development

Access to quality education, healthcare and human development indicators.

06

Gender Equality

Women's economic empowerment and gender-inclusive development.

07

Islamic Economics and Finance

Islamic banking, Islamic social finance (zakat, waqf), halal industry and business ethics for the SDGs.

08

MSMEs and Regional Development

Entrepreneurship, MSMEs, rural and regional economic development.

09

Development Policy and Finance

Public policy, financial inclusion, fintech, trade and macroeconomic development.

Article Types

Original research articles, policy analyses, case studies and literature reviews written in English. All submissions are peer reviewed and published open access.