Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): January-June

As Editor-in-Chief, it gives me great pleasure to present the June 2026 issue of the Journal of Social Policy, Social Change and Development. This issue reflects the journal's continued commitment to publishing high-quality, evidence-based scholarship that advances understanding of contemporary social policy, governance, social change, and sustainable development. The articles featured in this issue provide valuable insights into policy innovations and development challenges across diverse national and international contexts, reinforcing the importance of interdisciplinary research in addressing today's complex social issues.

This issue brings together five original contributions that examine critical dimensions of social policy and development across Zimbabwe, Vietnam, India, Thailand, and the international policy arena. Collectively, these studies explore themes of youth transitions, gender equality, educational access, evidence-based governance, entrepreneurship, and institutional reform. While grounded in different socio-political contexts, they share a common objective: identifying effective policy responses that promote social justice, inclusive development, and improved human well-being.