A future where African and Caribbean scholarship defines the global standard of academic excellence — on its own terms, from its own institutions, and through its own intellectual traditions.
What this means for YALIW:
· African and Caribbean scholars no longer seek validation from external systems
· Knowledge produced in the Global South is centred, not marginalised
· The academic playing field is not equalised — it is re-centred
Source: Article, The role of the griot and the origins of the kora. https://www.my-gambia.com/
YALIW curates, preserves, and amplifies peer-reviewed scholarship by African and Caribbean scholars. We build the digital infrastructure where local knowledge traditions meet global academic standards — on African and Caribbean terms.
What this means for YALIW:
· Curate — Select, organise, and showcase rigorous scholarship across all disciplines
· Preserve — Assign DOIs, maintain permanent archives, ensure long-term access
· Amplify — Make African and Caribbean scholarship visible, discoverable, and impactful worldwide
Core Values
Epistemic Diversity
All knowledge traditions are valid. Submissions accepted in all African and Caribbean languages.
Peer-Validated Rigour
Reviewers who understand regional contexts, not external gatekeepers.
Open Access with Sustainability
Abstracts free. Affordable multi-tier subscriptions.
Scholar-Centred
Authors retain rights. Reviewers are respected.
African and Caribbean Sovereignty
Infrastructure and standards rooted in the regions we serve.