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ACCREDITATION

The Journal of Public Administration is accredited with the South African Department of Higher Education and Training, and international Bibliography of the Social Sciences. (IBSS)

ISSN: 0036-0767

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EDITORIAL COMMITTEE

Chief Editor and Chairperson of the Editorial Committee: Prof K Phago, North West University
Deputy and Managing Editor: Prof D M Mello, University of South Africa
Book Review Editor: Dr RK Manyaka, University of Mpumalanga
Policy Review Editor: Prof M Ndletyana, University of Johannesburg
Copy Editor: Lynne Southey
Executive Director: Prof JN Molepo, North West University

MEMBERS

Prof BC Mubangizi, University of KwaZulu-Natal
Prof MJD Matshabaphala, University of Witwatersrand
Prof MJ Mafunisa, University of Venda
Prof C Hofisi, North West University
Prof V Naidoo, University of Cape Town
Prof XC Thani, University of South Africa
Prof NN Jili, University of Zululand
Dr L Ntonzima, Walter Sisulu University

EDITORIAL BOARD

Prof. K. Kondlo, University of Witwatersrand
Prof. S.R Malefane, University of South Africa
Prof. S. Vil-Nkomo, Executive Director, University of South Africa
Prof T Potgieter, National School of Government
Prof D Rich, University of Delaware
Prof L Mollo, Department of International Relations and Cooperation
Prof B Basheka, Kabale University
Prof M Aristigueta, University of Delaware
Prof MH Kanyane, University of Venda
Prof P FritzGerald, University of Witwatersrand
Prof L Juta, North West University
Prof N Nkuna, University of Limpopo
Prof KI Theletsane, Stellenbosch University
Prof G Zhou, University of Zimbabwe
Prof Kyu-Nahm Jun, Wayne State University
Prof H Rezk, Training Network Management Institute Africa
Prof  FM Lucky Mathebula, Tshwane University of Technology
Dr EJ Moi, Kenyatta University
Dr  Pan S. Kim, Yonsei University, Kangwon-Korea
Dr I Kabumba, African Association for Public Administration and Management

EDITORIAL POLICY AND MANUSCRIPT SPECIFICATIONS

EDITORIAL POLICY

1. The Journal of Public Administration is a quarterly journal issued on behalf of the South African Association of Public Administration and Management (SAAPAM).
2. The purpose of the Journal is to further the understanding of the theory and practice of Public Administration and Management by publishing articles of interest to practitioners and scholars in English.
3. The Journal publishes peer-reviewed articles, review articles, case studies, exemplar profiles, viewpoints and research results from practitioners of all grades and professions, academics and other specialists on the broad spectrum of administrative concerns regarding local, provincial, national, and international affairs.
4. All manuscripts are circulated anonymously to specialist referees for evaluation. Reports from referees may be made available to authors but the names of the referees will be withheld. On the basis of the referees `reports, content and other deficiencies, the Editor reserves the right to make minor alterations or to reject any manuscript.
5. Copyright of articles published in the Journal vests in the Journal and may not be published or reproduced in any form without the prior consent of the Editor.
6. Warning: infringement of copyright exposes offenders to criminal proceedings that could result in civil actions and/or a fine/imprisonment and a criminal record. Therefore, authors are advised to acknowledge the origin of any content in an article or other contribution obtained from another source.
7. Reprints of articles can be obtained from the Editor on the payment of a prescribed Fee.
8. Opinions expressed in the Journal are, however, those of the individual authors, and are not necessarily subscribed to by the Editor, Editorial Committee or the Editorial Board.
9. Authors are required to pay a fee of R500-00 per page for any article or research results printed in the Journal. Payment is due on receiving confirmation from the Editor that a contribution is to be published in a particular issue of the Journal. Authors should consult their respective faculties or employer to establish the responsibility for the payment. An article will only be published once payment has been received. Payment should be made directly to the Journal of Public Administration, but proof of payment must also be submitted to the Editor to avoid any possible delay in the publication of a contribution.

MANUSCRIPT SPECIFICATIONS

Except in special cases where prior permission has been obtained, articles should not exceed 5000 words. Prospective contributors are specifically requested to ensure that the language and technical aspects of their contributions are of high standard. THREE identical copies of manuscript, typed in 1.5 line spacing, 12pt Times New Roman should be submitted. A disk should also be submitted. Each manuscript should be accompanied by an English abstract of up to 200 words. Since manuscripts are circulated anonymously for evaluation, the name and affiliation of the author(s) should appear on the separate page. If the manuscript is accepted, a computer disk with the text, preferably in MS Word or WordPerfect must be sent to the Editor, unless the Chief Editors grants special permission in exceptional instances.

All manuscripts must be accompanied by a covering letter in which the author(s) state(s) that the manuscript has not been submitted or will not be submitted or published or is not being published elsewhere in any form unless rejected by the Editor of the Journal of Public Administration.