Call for Papers: Special Issue on African Financial Markets

Exploring the Frontiers of African Financial Ecosystems: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities

Modern Finance invites researchers worldwide to contribute to a special issue focused on African financial markets. This initiative seeks to consolidate high-quality research that showcases the dynamism, challenges, and opportunities inherent in the African financial landscape. We are particularly interested in submissions that provide fresh perspectives, employ innovative methodologies, and focus on non-traditional or overlooked topics within this realm.

Themes of Interest

We welcome submissions that shed light on a range of issues pertinent to African financial markets and business finance, including but not limited to:

Market Dynamics: Insights into African financial market structures, regulatory frameworks, and market efficiency.
FinTech Innovations: The role and impact of financial technology in reshaping African business and finance landscapes.
SME Financing: Challenges and opportunities in financing Small and Medium Enterprises in Africa.
Investment Climate: Analyzing the investment environment, including private equity and venture capital developments in Africa.
Sustainable Finance: Studies focusing on green finance initiatives, sustainable business practices, and corporate social responsibility in the African context.
Financial Inclusion: Research on strategies and initiatives aiming to enhance financial inclusion in African nations.
Post-COVID Economic Resilience: Understanding the recovery dynamics of African financial markets and business finance post-pandemic.

Submission Guidelines

Manuscript Types: We welcome original research articles, review papers, case studies, and short communications.
Methodologies: Empirical, theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches, as well as interdisciplinary studies, are encouraged.
Diverse Voices: In alignment with MF's commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity, we strongly encourage submissions from scholars based in Africa and those from underrepresented communities globally.

Why Publish in this Special Issue?

No Fees: We impose no submission, processing, or publication fees, promoting equitable access to publication opportunities.
Open Access: Widespread dissemination of your research through an open access policy.
Swift Peer Review: Benefit from a swift peer review process; we aim to make the first decision in no longer than 30 days.

Special Incentive for Early Submissions

As a token of appreciation for being part of our initial group of contributors, the first 15 papers accepted to the journal will be granted a reward of 100 USD.

Submission Deadline: 31 January 2024

To submit your manuscript or to find more details about the submission process, please visit our website: Submission Guidelines. Please indicate the Special Issue submission in the cover letter.

Please circulate this call for papers within your network.