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Methodological Assessment of Adoption Rates in Smallholder Farm Systems Using Difference-in-Differences Models in Rwanda: An Analysis

Kabiru Mukamili, Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA) Habimana Mugisha, Department of Animal Science, University of Rwanda Ingabiro Bizimana, Department of Soil Science, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18746324
Published: June 18, 2002

Abstract

Rwanda has implemented various agricultural interventions to improve smallholder farm productivity, but the effectiveness of these programmes is often uncertain. A comprehensive literature search was conducted to identify studies applying DiD methods. Studies were evaluated based on the quality of data and analytical techniques used, including robustness checks. One study found that a 45% increase in fertilizer use was associated with agricultural training programmes (95% CI: 20-70%). DiD models are effective for measuring adoption rates but require careful consideration of model assumptions and potential confounders. Future research should validate findings using additional data sources and control for unobserved heterogeneity. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Kabiru Mukamili, Habimana Mugisha, Ingabiro Bizimana (2002). Methodological Assessment of Adoption Rates in Smallholder Farm Systems Using Difference-in-Differences Models in Rwanda: An Analysis. African Swine Science (Agri/Animal Science), Vol. 2002 No. 1 (2002). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18746324

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RwandaSmallholder AgricultureDifference-in-DifferencesMethodological EvaluationAdoption RatesSpatial AnalysisEconometrics

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