The Pan-African Journal of Governance and Development (PJGD) is a premier, peer-reviewed, and long-standing scholarly publication of Jimma University dedicated to the sophisticated and critical analysis of governance, development, politics, and international relations within Africa and its global interactions. In an era of complex transnational challenges, shifting power dynamics, and persistent questions of equity, legitimacy, and inclusive growth, PJGD serves as a vital intellectual platform. We are committed to moving beyond parochial or descriptive accounts to publish cutting-edge research that engages with, and challenges, dominant theoretical paradigms and empirical assumptions.