Zambia Social Science Journal

Interdisciplinary Research in Social Sciences & Development

The Zambia Social Science Journal is a peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal published by the Southern African Institute for Policy and Research. It aims to publish scholarly work in the social sciences and development, serving as a platform for academic debate, research dissemination, and critical reflection.

The journal is published bi-annually in May and November and welcomes contributions from scholars at all career stages, from within and outside Africa. Articles undergo an anonymous peer-review process to ensure quality and academic rigor.

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Editorial Team

Editor: Jotham Momba

Associate Editors: Fay Gadsen, Manenga Ndulo, Caesar Cheelo, Marja Hinfelaar

Managing Editor: Chewe Nkonde (chewenkonde@gmail.com)

Deputy Managing Editor: Maio Bulawayo

Editorial Advisory Board

  • Jessica Achberger, Michigan State University (USA)
  • Kassahun Berhanu, Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia)
  • Chaloka Beyani, London School of Economics and Political Science (UK)
  • Nic Cheeseman, Oxford University (UK)
  • John Sentamu-Ddumba, Makerere University (Uganda)
  • Marja Hinfelaar, National Archives (Zambia)
  • Evans Kaimoyo, University of Zambia (Zambia)
  • Steve Kayizzi-Mugerwa, African Development Bank (Tunisia)
  • Joyce Luma, World Food Programme (Italy)
  • Edwin Maclellan, Cape Breton University (Canada)
  • Mabel Milimo, COMESA Secretariat (Zambia)
  • Pamela Nakamba-Kabaso, University of Zambia (Zambia)
  • Muna Ndulo, Cornell University (USA)
  • Alistair Nolan, OECD (France)
  • Bizeck Phiri, University of Zambia (Zambia)
  • Lloyd Sachikonye, University of Zimbabwe (Zimbabwe)
  • Mohamed Salih, Institute of Social Studies (The Netherlands)
  • Peter Takirrabbude, University of Botswana (Botswana)

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