African Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Development Research

Welcome to the African Journal of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Development Research (AJEIDR) - a new, peer-reviewed scholarly platform dedicated to advancing rigorous, contextually grounded, and policy-relevant research on entrepreneurship, innovation, and development across Africa and the wider Global South.

AJEIDR was founded to respond to a critical gap in global scholarship: the persistent under-representation and mischaracterisation of African entrepreneurial realities within mainstream academic debates. We provide a space for research that speaks from Africa, with Africa, and for Africa - while remaining open to comparative and interdisciplinary work that deepens understanding of entrepreneurship and development in diverse emerging and transitional economies.

The journal welcomes high-quality empirical, conceptual, and methodological contributions that engage with themes such as:

• Entrepreneurial ecosystems
• Innovation systems
• Informal and hybrid economies
• Women's and youth entrepreneurship
• Sustainability and energy transitions
• Digital transformation
• Social and institutional change
• Decolonial and Global South perspectives on development

Committed to scholarly excellence, inclusivity, and intellectual pluralism, AJEIDR seeks to bridge academia, policy, and practice. We invite scholars, practitioners, and policymakers to join us in shaping conversations that challenge dominant narratives, foreground local knowledge, and contribute to more inclusive and sustainable development pathways.

We are delighted to welcome you as a reader, author, reviewer, or partner in this exciting new journey.