About Journal

The African Journal of Applied Economics (AJAE), previously known as Economics Development Papers, is an international, peer-reviewed, open-access academic journal. Hosted by the Department of Economics at Mzumbe University in Tanzania, AJAE was founded in 1998 with the aim of bridging the gap between academics, policymakers, and practitioners in government, business, and development agencies worldwide. Recognizing the expanding scope of Applied Economics beyond theoretical foundations, the Journal underwent a transformation to encompass the diverse and contemporary issues within the field. Its primary objective now is to foster high-quality research by providing readers with easily accessible original research articles across all domains of Applied Economics. Through this endeavor, AJAE aims to contribute significantly to the existing body of knowledge on various economic and developmental aspects in Tanzania, Africa, and the global community

Dr. Eliaza Jones Mkuna, PhD

Editor in Chief

Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Dr. Felister Tibamanya, PhD

Secretary

Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Dr. Christina Shitima, PhD

Secretary

Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Prof. Joseph Kuzilwa

Editor

Department of Economics, Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Prof. Deus Ngaruko

Editor

Centre for Economics and Community Economic Development, Open University of Tanza-nia, Deputy Vice Chancellor, Academic, Research and Community Services.

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Dr. Temitope Oluwasen Ojo

Editor

Department of Agricultural Economics, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria

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Prof. Gideon Danso-Abbeam

Editor

Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Development Studies, Ghana

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Dr. Proscovia Kamugisha

Editor

Department of Economics, Mzumbe University, Tanzania.

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Prof. Aurelia Kamuzora

Editor

Department of Economics, Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Dr. Gerald Mugisha Mujuni Kibira

Editor

Department of Economics, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

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Prof. Harold Ngalawa

Editor

Department of Economics, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Dr. Coretha Komba

Editor

Mzumbe University, Tanzania

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Prof. Binyam Afewerk Demena

Editor

International Institute of Social Studies, Erasmus University, Netherlands

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Dr. Sandie Phakathi

Editor

Department of Economics, Rhodes University, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Prof. Gowokani Chijere Chirwa

Editor

Department of Economics, University Of Malawi

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