NAPReJ is a prime, peer-reviewed, journal of agricultural policy and rural development established for professionals whose research interest is in Sub-Saharan African agriculture. The journal was launched in 2016 by the Agricultural Policy Research Network, APRNet, with support from International Food Policy Research Institute, IFPRI. This journal is in line with one of the cardinal tasks of APRNet; which includes, but not limited to, research communication and to serve as a network that will engage professionals in conducting quality peer review of agricultural research outputs in Sub-Sahara Africa. It is primarily focused on agricultural and rural development issues, economic policies, livelihood and environmental studies (including climate change and clean energy issues as they relate to sustainable agricultural development), agricultural policy research, analysis and advocacy, science, technology and innovations (STI), social advancement of knowledge via a transdisciplinary approach that includes, but not restricted to, agricultural sciences, social works, social sciences, environmental sciences, agribusiness and agricultural/development economics. It accepts full length original research articles, short communications and reviews.