GSDM accepts a wide range of formats and writing styles, provided they are meaningfully related to international/global development issues. We particularly welcome original reporting, informed analysis, first-hand experiences, and perspectives from people directly engaged with development issues.

Each submission should have a clear title and be accompanied by:

Please do not submit lengthy academic papers with extensive academic references. GSDM is an online magazine rather than an academic journal, and we are primarily interested in accessible, engaging, and well-informed writing for a broad readership.

Academic research can certainly provide the foundation for an article, but we encourage contributors to present their ideas, evidence, and findings in a clear and reader-friendly way.

Once a submission is approved for publication, we charge a modest APC for unsolicited submissions.

After many years of providing this service for free, we introduced a small Article Processing Charge (APC) for unsolicited submissions starting August 1, 2026. This helps us cover the growing costs of editorial work and publication, maintain professional quality, and continue operating the magazine at a time when significant cuts in development communications funding have affected many of the organisations and agencies that previously used our paid communications services.

All submissions are first reviewed by the GSDM staff. An APC is charged only after an article has been editorially reviewed and accepted for publication. We do not charge a submission fee, and submitting an article does not create any obligation to pay.

Not all articles are subject to an APC. GSDM may publish selected submissions without charge, depending on the nature of the contribution, its newsworthiness, relevance, source, and other editorial considerations. The APC applies only to unsolicited submissions. Commissioned articles, invited contributions, and other editorially commissioned content are not subject to this charge.

All submissions must be made through the submission form. We no longer accept submissions by email. For questions about submissions, editorial policy, APCs, waivers, or other matters, you can contact us at [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you and continuing GSDM’s tradition of providing a platform for thoughtful, independent, and diverse voices on global development.

Please use the submission form below to submit your work. We will get back to you within a week.

Fee waivers are available for eligible contributors who are unable to afford the reduced APC. A waiver may be requested through the submission form. Waivers are available only to contributors based in low- and middle-income countries.