Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012)

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Methodological Assessment and Yield Improvement Evaluation of Municipal Water Systems in Ghana: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis

Kofi Adwoa, Department of Research, University of Cape Coast Nana Kwasi, Ashesi University Esi Agyeiwaa, University of Ghana, Legon
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18974865
Published: August 26, 2012

Abstract

Ghana's municipal water systems face challenges in delivering sustainable services, necessitating methodological assessments to improve yield and efficiency. A DiD model was employed to analyse pre- and post-intervention data from four municipalities, accounting for potential confounders such as population growth and economic conditions. The DiD analysis revealed a significant increase in water yield of 15% following infrastructure upgrades (95% confidence interval: 8%, 23%), highlighting the efficacy of targeted interventions. This study validates the use of DiD for evaluating municipal water system improvements and underscores the importance of consistent data collection and analysis. Municipalities should prioritise ongoing infrastructure maintenance, regular performance evaluations, and stakeholder engagement to sustain yield improvements. Difference-in-Differences, Municipal Water Systems, Ghana, Yield Improvement, DiD model The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Kofi Adwoa, Nana Kwasi, Esi Agyeiwaa (2012). Methodological Assessment and Yield Improvement Evaluation of Municipal Water Systems in Ghana: A Difference-in-Differences Analysis. African Energy Economics (Economics/Energy crossover), Vol. 2012 No. 1 (2012). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18974865

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Sub-SaharanAfricanwatersupplygovernancemethodologydifference-in-differences

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