1. Journal Title

African Journal for Nonprofit Evaluations (AJNE)

1. About the Journal

The African Journal for Nonprofit Evaluations (AJNE) is a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing the practice and scholarship of evaluations within Africa’s nonprofit and civil society sectors. It provides a platform for practitioners, researchers, and policymakers to share evidence, innovations, and critical reflections that improve accountability, learning, and impact measurement in nonprofit work.

1. Aim & Scopes

Publish original research, case studies, methodological innovations, and reflections on nonprofit evaluations.

Promote African-led and contextually relevant evaluation approaches.

Bridge the gap between nonprofit practice and academic research.

Strengthen evaluation culture to inform decision-making, policy, and sustainable development across the continent.

1. Research Area

Program and project evaluation in nonprofit and civil society sectors

Evaluation methodologies, tools, and frameworks

Impact assessment and outcome measurement

Organizational learning and accountability

Policy and governance evaluations relevant to nonprofits in Africa

1. Frequency of Publication

Quarterly publication (articles published online as soon as they are ready).

Special issues may be published on thematic areas or in collaboration with conferences.

1. Article Processing Charge (APC)

The journal follows an open-access model to ensure free and unrestricted access to knowledge.

Authors are charged a modest Article Processing Charge (APC) to cover editorial management, peer review, and publication costs.

Fee waivers or reductions may be available for early-career researchers or authors from low-resource organizations.