Open Access Statement

LEADER: Journal of Local Economic Advancement & Development Research provides immediate open access to its published content based on the principle that free availability of scholarly research fosters a broader global exchange of knowledge and accelerates academic and policy impact.

All articles published in LEADER are freely accessible to readers worldwide without subscription fees or access barriers. Users are permitted to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, link to the full texts of articles, and use them for any lawful and non-commercial or commercial purpose, provided that appropriate credit is given to the original work and source.

By adopting an open-access publishing model, LEADER aims to enhance the visibility, accessibility, and dissemination of high-quality research in local and regional economic development, supporting scholars, practitioners, and policymakers at national and international levels.