About the Journal

Enterprise Development & Microfinance (EDM) (ISSN 1755‑1978 print / 1755‑1986 online) is a distinguished, peer-reviewed journal that brings together over three decades of impactful scholarship and field-based knowledge on the dynamic interplay between markets, enterprises, and financial services in fostering poverty alleviation and inclusive economic development.

EDM publishes practice-based and academic work that explores the intersection of financial services, markets, and enterprise in the global development context. Its articles are authored by both researchers and practitioners, aiming to inform and enhance policy, field practice, and scholarly discourse. With a global contributor base, the journal highlights voices from the Global South and emphasizes real-world impact.

Aims and Scope

Our mission:
To encourage informed dialogue between research and practice, showcasing how finance and enterprise contribute to development and poverty reduction.

Focus areas include:

  • Microfinance models and their impact

  • SME & MSME development strategies

  • Livelihood and enterprise interventions

  • Digital and inclusive finance

  • Agriculture finance & rural enterprise

  • Gender considerations in financial inclusion

  • Policy-making and institutional innovation

  • Impact assessments and measurement tools

EDM promotes field-driven case studies, comparative research, and policy-oriented discussions that bridge theory and practice.

Instructions to Authors

Manuscript Types:

  • Research Articles (4,000–7,000 words)

  • Field Reports / Case Studies (2,000–4,000 words)

  • Reviews (up to 6,000 words)

  • Book Reviews (1,000–1,500 words)

Formatting Requirements:

  • Submit in Word format

  • Title, author names, affiliations, emails

  • Structured abstract (150–250 words) + 4–6 keywords

  • APA 7 citation style

  • High-resolution, numbered visuals

Submission Process:

  1. Register/log in via the EDM OJS portal

  2. Upload manuscript + cover letter

  3. Confirm originality/ethics statements

  4. Receive acknowledgment and review timeline

Editorial Support:
Non-native English speakers may request basic language editing and formatting via Practical Action Publishing

Peer Review Process

EDM utilizes a double‑blind peer review approach, ensuring confidentiality and academic rigor:

  1. Initial editorial screening for scope and standards

  2. Two or more anonymous expert reviewers assigned

  3. Review timeline: Typically 3-5 weeks

  4. Reviewer feedback yields one of four decisions:

    • Accept

    • Minor revisions

    • Major revisions

    • Reject

  5. Revision phase: Authors submit adjustments with responses

  6. Final decision by Editor-in-Chief based on reviews

The process aligns with COPE guidelines for ethical reviewing and transparent documentation.

Open Access Policy

EDM follows a hybrid open access model:

  • Subscription access remains standard for most content

  • Open Access option available through APC payment by authors

  • Archival through CLOCKSS ensures long-term digital preservation

Indexing & Archiving

EDM is currently listed in:

  • Scopus

  • EBSCOhost

  • ProQuest

  • Cabell’s International

  • Google Scholar

  • CrossRef (DOI assigned for all articles)

  • CLOCKSS (Preservation archive)