About the Journal

The Annals of Public Administration and Policy Evaluation emerges as a comprehensive, interdisciplinary forum dedicated to advancing the theory and practice of governance. By integrating the traditionally linked yet distinct fields of public administration and policy analysis, the journal provides a cohesive platform for examining the machinery of government and the substantive outcomes it produces. It welcomes scholarly contributions on foundational administrative topics—such as bureaucratic reform, digital governance, public finance, and organizational theory—alongside rigorous evaluations of policy design, implementation, and impact. This dual focus ensures the journal serves as a critical resource for understanding both how public institutions operate and how well their policies achieve intended goals across the diverse spectrum of governmental activity.

Reflecting the complex challenges facing contemporary societies, the journal intentionally adopts a broad, domain-agnostic scope for policy content. It will feature cutting-edge research on pressing issues like energy transition, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and the rich intersections of science, technology, and society (STS). Furthermore, it is explicitly open to policy analysis from all other domains, including healthcare, education, social welfare, immigration, and national security. This inclusive approach fosters cross-disciplinary dialogue and comparative insights, allowing scholars and practitioners to identify transferable lessons and innovative solutions. By bridging the gap between administrative mechanisms and tangible policy outcomes across all sectors, the Annals of Public Administration and Policy Evaluation aims to be an indispensable instrument for evidence-based decision-making and scholarly excellence worldwide.