The paper analyses the contributions to "Journal of Learning for Development" ("JL4D") from volume one to five using bibliometrics and content analysis techniques. Analysing the 91 papers in various categories of "JL4D," the paper identifies authorship pattern, topics covered, research methods used, types of documents used in citations, core journals and the median age of citations to "JL4D." The finding of the study reveals that "JL4D" has created a niche for itself as a specialised research journal focusing on innovations in learning contributing to development.