Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment for Municipal Infrastructure Assets in Ethiopia,

Zerihun Gebreästö, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa Abraha Assefa, Gondar University Yenen Befel, Addis Ababa University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18899048
Published: April 24, 2009

Abstract

This study examines municipal infrastructure asset management in Ethiopia, focusing on identifying yield improvement opportunities. A Bayesian hierarchical model was applied to analyse data from municipal infrastructure assets, considering spatial and temporal variations. Robust standard errors were calculated to account for uncertainty. The analysis revealed a significant improvement (p < 0.01) in yield by implementing the proposed model compared to traditional methods. The Bayesian hierarchical model demonstrated effectiveness in improving yield measurement, providing a robust framework for future applications in Ethiopian municipal infrastructure management. Further research should explore scalability and potential integration with existing systems to maximise benefits. 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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Zerihun Gebreästö, Abraha Assefa, Yenen Befel (2009). Bayesian Hierarchical Model Assessment for Municipal Infrastructure Assets in Ethiopia,. African Transport Economics (Economics/Engineering crossover), Vol. 2009 No. 1 (2009). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18899048

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EthiopiaBayesianHierarchicalModellingAsset ManagementEconometricsForecasting

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