African Journal of Open Entrepreneurship (AFJOE) is a premier, peer-reviewed, open-access international journal dedicated to advancing the frontiers of entrepreneurship research, innovation, and practice across Africa. Published by AFJOE, the journal serves as a dynamic platform for African-led scholarship that addresses the continent’s most pressing and emerging enterprise challenges while showcasing scalable solutions with regional and global relevance.

Launched with a vision to transform economic outcomes through rigorous research and knowledge dissemination, AFJOE bridges the gap between cutting-edge scholarship, policy development, technological innovation, and real-world enterprise. The journal prioritizes multidisciplinary and transdisciplinary approaches that integrate insights from business studies, economics, development studies, digital innovation, sociology, education, and indigenous knowledge systems.

In a continent characterised by youthful populations, a large informal economy, rapid digital adoption, climate pressures, and diverse socio-cultural contexts, AFJOE is committed to publishing high-quality, contextually relevant research that contributes to inclusive growth, job creation, and sustainable enterprise ecosystems. We particularly welcome studies that demonstrate practical impact, scalability, innovation in resource-constrained settings, and meaningful engagement with local communities, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

The journal upholds the highest standards of scholarly publishing, including rigorous double-blind peer review, adherence to international ethical guidelines (COPE), and a strong commitment to open science. We believe that Africa’s entrepreneurial future will be shaped not only by addressing current constraints but by pioneering new frontiers in open innovation, digital entrepreneurship, youth and women’s enterprise, startup ecosystems, and context-fit business models.

Key focus areas

•  Open innovation and open entrepreneurship models
•  Digital entrepreneurship, platforms, and the informal–formal interface
•  Youth and women’s entrepreneurship and empowerment
•  Startup ecosystems, incubation, and scalable business solutions
•  Rural enterprise, agribusiness, and value-chain development
•  Access to finance, enterprise skills, and human capital
•  Social entrepreneurship, inclusion, and sustainable development
•  Policy, governance, and institutional support for enterprise
•  Indigenous knowledge, cultural capital, and African business systems
•  Entrepreneurship education, training, and workforce development

AFJOE aims to become a leading reference for researchers, entrepreneurs, practitioners, policymakers, development partners, and innovators committed to building resilient, inclusive, and future-ready enterprise ecosystems in Africa and beyond.

Publisher: EmpiricalOpen Publishers Ltd

Publication Model: Diamond Open Access 

Frequency: Quarterly (with continuous publication option)