We
are thrilled to announce that Koozakar has officially entered a collaboration
with the Groupe de Recherche en Économie et Gestion de l'Université de
Kinshasa (GREC-UNIKIN), coordinated by Prof. José Mvuezolo Bazonzi, PhD, to
publish the Journal of Ecopolitics, Peace, and Sustainable Development (JEPSD,
eISSN 3069-1729). This partnership, formalized in December 2024, represents a
significant step toward fostering high-quality research in Africa and beyond.
JEPSD provides a platform for interdisciplinary studies in ecological politics,
peacebuilding strategies, and sustainable development policies, allowing
scholars to contribute impactful, globally relevant research.
Such
collaborations are vital in today’s scholarly ecosystem. Under the guidance of
Prof. Bazonzi and Prof. Benjamin Mwadi, JEPSD ensures a transparent, timely,
and standardized peer review process that strengthens editorial oversight and
maintains rigorous academic standards. This partnership also facilitates
knowledge exchange between regional and international research communities,
empowering underrepresented voices and fostering collaborative solutions to
pressing ecological and socio-political challenges. Looking ahead, JEPSD
intends to expand its reach by publishing articles in both English and French,
making its research accessible to a wider global audience.
JEPSD
seeks research addressing ecological governance, policy interventions, and
sustainable development frameworks across Africa and globally. The journal
emphasizes open-access publishing, ethical scholarship, and interdisciplinary
dialogue, providing a trusted platform for academics, policymakers, and
practitioners. By sharing innovative research on environmental challenges,
conflict resolution, and development strategies, JEPSD contributes to a deeper
understanding of the intersection between peace, policy, and sustainability in
diverse socio-political contexts.
We
invite scholars, students, and practitioners to explore the maiden issue of
JEPSD and engage with the groundbreaking research produced through this
collaboration. Access the journal via https://koozakar.com/journal/jepsd and discover new
perspectives on ecopolitics, sustainable development, and peacebuilding. This
partnership marks the beginning of a long-term effort to promote research
excellence, ethical publishing, and global visibility for African scholars in
environmental and social sciences.