Open Access Policy

All articles published by Journal of Community Development and Empowerment (JOCDEM) are made immediately available worldwide under an open access license. This means:

• Everyone has free and unlimited access to the full-text of all articles published in JOCDEM journals, and
• Everyone is free to re-use the published material if proper accreditation/citation of the original publication is given.

Journal of Community Development and Empowerment (JOCDEM) embraces open access principles, providing significant benefits. By ensuring research articles are freely accessible, JOCDEM enhances the visibility and reach of scholarly work, promoting a more inclusive academic environment. Through open access, JOCDEM contributes to the democratization of knowledge and the advancement of societal empowerment.