About the Journal

International Journal of Governance and Development (ISSN 2971-6691, e-ISSN 2971-6705) previously titled the Nigerian Journal of Local Government Studies (ISSN 0795-2619) is published two times (June and December) of each year by the Department of Local Government and Development Studies, Faculty of Administration, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. It is a multidisciplinary behavioral science journal that publishes critical articles on all areas of government, non-governmental, development, public finance, management, local government, public administration, political economy and international relations amongst others. IJOGDES is devoted to the study, research dissemination and exchange of knowledge and information on all aspects of governance and development within and outside Nigeria.