Overview

BIJA invites policy reports and research briefs that translate evidence into actionable insights for judicial reform, governance improvement, and community legal empowerment. Reports should demonstrate practical relevance for policymakers, institutions, and civil society actors.

Suggested Themes

• Empirical studies on court efficiency and backlog
• Barriers faced by marginalized communities in accessing justice
• Justice sector policy evaluations
• Legal empowerment initiatives
• Judicial training needs assessments
• Technology adoption in courts
• Governance and institutional accountability

Who Can Submit

Researchers, NGOs, development professionals, institutional teams, and independent scholars.

Submission Guidelines

• Word limit: 3,000–5,000 words
• Executive summary required
• Include methodology and key recommendations
• Rolling submissions
• Submit via online portal or email- info@bd-ija.org

Formatting & Citation

• Times New Roman, 12 pt
• 1.5 spacing
• OSCOLA/APA/Herperlink
• Tables/figures allowed

Review Process

Editorial and technical review focusing on relevance, clarity, and policy contribution.