STRATI Journal of Governance, Institutions, and Accountability

The Journal aims to:

• Advance understanding of governance systems and their role in shaping economic, social, and political outcomes.
• Promote research on institutional performance, reform strategies, and resilience under changing contexts.
• Strengthen dialogue on accountability, transparency, and integrity in governance.
• Encourage comparative and cross-sectoral studies that bridge theory and practice.
• Foster innovative approaches to governance challenges in developing, emerging, and advanced economies.

Scope includes (but is not limited to):

• Governance models and reforms in public and private sectors.
• Institutional design, performance, and resilience.
• Mechanisms for accountability, transparency, and anti-corruption.
• The role of governance in sustainable development and social equity.
• Global governance, regional integration, and multi-level governance structures.

Detailed Themes

Potential areas of focus include, but are not limited to:

1. Governance Theories and Frameworks – conceptual foundations and evolving paradigms.
2. Institutional Economics and Development – institutions as drivers of economic and social change.
3. Institutional Resilience and Adaptation – governance responses to crises, shocks, and systemic risks.
4. Public Sector Governance – administrative reforms, public service delivery, and e-governance.
5. Corporate Governance – board structures, shareholder rights, ESG integration, and sustainability reporting.
6. Transparency and Open Government – open data, citizen engagement, and participatory decision-making.
7. Accountability Mechanisms – performance audits, social accountability, and oversight institutions.
8. Anti-Corruption Strategies – institutional designs, enforcement mechanisms, and behavioral approaches.
9. Rule of Law and Judicial Institutions – independence, access to justice, and legal reforms.
10. Regulatory Governance – sector-specific regulation, compliance, and enforcement.
11. Fiscal Governance and Public Financial Management – budget transparency, fiscal rules, and debt oversight.
12. Decentralization and Local Governance – empowerment, autonomy, and coordination challenges.
13. Multi-Level Governance – interactions between local, national, and supranational bodies.
14. Global Governance – international organizations, treaties, and transnational accountability.
15. Institutional Trust and Social Capital – building legitimacy and citizen confidence.
16. Digital Governance – AI, blockchain, and digital innovations in institutional performance.
17. Civil Society and Governance – advocacy, watchdog functions, and collaborative governance.
18. Policy Coherence and Institutional Coordination – breaking silos for integrated policy outcomes.
19. Governance in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States – rebuilding institutions and legitimacy.
20. Measurement and Indices of Governance Quality – governance indicators, metrics, and cross-country assessments.

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