The Journal of African Policy Studies (JOAPS) is a leading journal that focuses on policy issues pertaining to Africa. It was created in 1995 by the former Institute on African Affairs (IAA), a think tank based in Washington, D.C. It is now published by the University of Dayton and is fully open access.

The journal has published research and commentary by some of the most recognized experts on Africa in a variety of policy areas including health, the environment, fertility, Nigeria, and economics. Noted authors have included Ali Mazrui, Goran Heyden, John F. Clark, Edmond Keller, Earl Conteh-Morgan, and Tinanjaye Moluwa.

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