Our Objectives
The AEFUNAI Journal of Economics, Finance and Development (AEFUNAIJEFDS), published by the Department of Economics and Development Studies, Alex Ekwueme Federal University Ndufu Alike, Ebonyi State, aims to:
- Advance Knowledge: Publish high-quality, original research in economics, finance, and development studies, with a focus on the African context and emerging economies.
- Inform Policy and Practice: Provide evidence-based insights that can guide economic policies, financial decision-making, and sustainable development initiatives.
- Promote Interdisciplinary Research: Encourage studies that integrate economics, finance, and development perspectives to address complex societal and developmental challenges.
- Foster Academic Excellence: Serve as a platform for scholars, researchers, and practitioners to disseminate innovative research findings, theories, and methodological advancements.
- Encourage Regional and Global Collaboration: Facilitate networking, collaboration, and knowledge exchange among researchers and institutions at national, regional, and international levels.
- Support Capacity Building: Contribute to the training and development of early-career researchers, graduate students, and academics in the fields of economics, finance, and development studies.
- Promote Ethical and Responsible Research: Uphold high standards of research integrity, transparency, and ethical scholarship in all published work.
