African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development

Open Access Policy

The African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (ISSN 2375-0693) is committed to promoting the dissemination of knowledge through an open access model. This policy outlines our approach to make research freely available to the public and to embrace the principles of open access publishing.

Definition of Open Access

Open access means that all articles published in our journal are freely accessible online to all interested readers without any subscription or payment barriers. This ensures that research findings are widely disseminated and can be utilized by researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and the general public.

Publication and License

All articles published in the African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY). This license allows others to share, copy, and redistribute the material in any medium or format, as long as appropriate credit is given to the original author(s). This fosters an environment of collaboration and encourages further research and innovation.

Author Rights

Authors retain the copyright of their work when publishing in our journal. By publishing under the open access model, authors grant the journal the right to distribute their work under the specified license. Authors are encouraged to share their work in other forums, such as institutional repositories or personal websites, as long as proper attribution is given.

Archiving Policy

All articles published in our journal are archived in a secure digital format. We also encourage authors to deposit their manuscripts in institutional repositories to ensure long-term accessibility and preservation.

Conclusion

The African Journal of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development is dedicated to making research accessible to all by adhering to an open access policy. We believe that open access enhances the visibility and impact of research, contributing to the advancement of knowledge in the fields of agricultural economics and rural development.

For more information or inquiries regarding our open access policy, please feel free to contact us at our editorial office.