Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Quasi-Experimental Design for Evaluating Cost-Efficiency of Water Treatment Facilities in Tanzania: A Case Study

Shamsu Ssemogerere, Department of Civil Engineering, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Nabilah Namugae, Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute (TAWIRI) Kamron Mwakaliko, Department of Sustainable Systems, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18910207
Published: November 25, 2010

Abstract

Water treatment facilities in Tanzania face challenges related to cost-effectiveness, necessitating a methodological approach that can evaluate their efficiency. A quasi-experimental design will be employed, including pre- and post-treatment data collection to measure the impact on cost-efficiency. Statistical analysis will use regression models with robust standard errors to account for potential confounders. The preliminary findings suggest a significant reduction in operational costs by 15% after implementing the recommended treatment protocols. The quasi-experimental design provides valuable insights into cost-effectiveness, which can inform future investments and policy decisions in water infrastructure. Policy makers should consider the results of this study to allocate resources more efficiently for water treatment facilities in Tanzania. quasi-experimental design, cost-effectiveness, water treatment, Tanzania The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y_{it}=\beta_0+\beta_1X_{it}+u_i+\varepsilon_{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.

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Shamsu Ssemogerere, Nabilah Namugae, Kamron Mwakaliko (2010). Quasi-Experimental Design for Evaluating Cost-Efficiency of Water Treatment Facilities in Tanzania: A Case Study. African History of Science and Technology (Humanities perspective), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18910207

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TanzaniaQuasi-Experimental DesignCost-Benefit AnalysisRandomized Controlled TrialsTheory of ChangeImpact EvaluationQuantitative Methods

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