Journal for Public Policy (JIPP) call for submission of articles

The Journal for Inclusive Public Policy (JIPP), an official publication of the Inclusive Society Institute, is pleased to invite submissions for Volume 6, Issue 1, themed:

G20 and the Global South

Submission Deadline: 31 October 2025

The G20 brings together the world’s largest economies (19 countries plus the European Union and the African Union), representing 85% of global GDP, more than 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population. While these nations wield immense influence over the global economic order, profound inequalities persist.

The Global South continues to grapple with structural backlogs in infrastructure, poverty reduction, unemployment, sustainable growth, and environmental resilience.

From 1 December 2024 to November 2025, South Africa holds the G20 Presidency, under the theme: Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability.

This issue of JIPP invites submissions that critically engage with the role of the G20 in reshaping international governance to create a more just and equitable world. Contributions should consider how global economic and political structures might be reimagined to empower developing countries to meet their development and sustainability goals.

Suggested Areas of Focus

Authors may align their article with the following Task Force Sub-themes:

Trade & Investment

·         Reforming the multilateral trading system

·         Inclusive investment for sustainable industrialization

·         Value and supply chains for sustainable, inclusive growth

Digital Transformation

·         Connectivity

·         E-government and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

·         Regulation of emerging technologies

Financing for Sustainable Development

·         Reforming the IMF and Multilateral Development Banks

·         Debt and development

·         International taxation cooperation

Solidarity for Achieving the SDGs

·         Accelerating SDG enablers, reducing negative spillovers

·         Reducing inequalities

·         Food security through sustainable food systems

Climate Action and the Just Energy Transition

·         Equitable mineral value chains

·         Scaling adaptation finance

·         Supporting inclusive Just Energy Transitions

·         Biodiversity–Climate–Environment nexus

Submission Guidelines

·         Language: English

·         Length: 5,000 – 8,000 words (excluding references and abstract)

·         Abstract: Up to 250 words

·         Formatting: Arial, 12pt, 1.5 spacing, justified

·         Referencing: Harvard style (in-text and reference list)

·         Peer review: Articles will undergo review by two moderators.

·         Remuneration: The journal does not provide payment. Contributions are altruistic, with the aim of influencing public policy discourse.

·         Publication: Electronic

Important Dates

·         Submission deadline: 31 October 2025

·         Author notification: 11 November 2025

·         Revised papers due: 09 December 2025

About the Journal for Inclusive Public Policy (JIPP)

The Journal for Inclusive Public Policy is an official publication of the Inclusive Society Institute, committed to advancing a non-racial, non-sexist, socially just, and cohesive society grounded in democratic values.

JIPP publishes peer-reviewed theoretical, empirical, and analytical articles in the fields of Public Policy, Administration, Development, Governance, Political Science, Ethics, and related interdisciplinary areas. While the journal’s focus is South Africa and Africa, it welcomes international contributions with direct relevance to issues facing the continent.

·         Frequency: Twice per year

Submission & Queries

Please submit manuscripts and direct queries to: jipp@inclusivesociety.org.za

Contribute to shaping the global policy discourse. Submit your article and help reimagine the role of the G20 in building a fairer, more inclusive world.