A governance framework aligned with African and international standards

CAMRS-AFRICA operates on the basis of clear, transparent, and internationally aligned institutional policies. These policies define how the organisation is governed, how decisions are made, how ethics and integrity are upheld, and how programmes are implemented across Africa.

They reflect CAMRS-AFRICA’s commitment to building credible, ethical, inclusive, and sustainable scientific publishing systems, while remaining firmly grounded in African institutional realities.

Why these policies matter

Scientific publishing plays a strategic role in research systems, academic credibility, and knowledge visibility. However, strong journals require more than good intentions: they require sound governance, ethical leadership, professional standards, and institutional accountability.

CAMRS-AFRICA’s Institutional Policies were developed to:

• Clarify how the organisation functions and is governed;
• Ensure transparency, accountability, and ethical conduct;
• Align African editorial capacity-building efforts with UNESCO, World Bank, and African Union frameworks;
• Support universities, research institutions, and journal teams through clear and reliable institutional practices.

These policies do not aim to regulate or control journals. Instead, they provide a supportive framework that strengthens capacities, protects integrity, and encourages progressive institutional development.

What the document covers

The CAMRS-AFRICA Institutional Policies explain, in a clear and accessible way:

• How CAMRS-AFRICA’s governance system is structured and operates;
• The organisation’s approach to ethics, research integrity, and conflict of interest;
• Principles guiding capacity building, professional certification, and recognition;
• Commitments to open science, knowledge visibility, and equitable access;
• Financial governance, partnerships, and sustainability;
• Monitoring, evaluation, and continuous institutional learning.

The document is aligned with international best practices while remaining adapted to the diverse contexts of African higher education and research institutions.

Who should read this document?

This policy framework is intended for:

• Managers and editors of scientific journals;
• University leaders and research administrators;
• Ministries and public authorities responsible for higher education and research;
• International partners, donors, and development agencies;
• Researchers and professionals engaged in scientific publishing in Africa.

Take action

Download the CAMRS-AFRICA Institutional Policies to better understand our governance framework, values, and institutional commitments.

By engaging with this document, you are contributing to a shared vision of professional, ethical, and internationally credible African scientific publishing.

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