Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Methodological Assessment and Risk Reduction Evaluation of Tanzania's Transport Maintenance Depots Systems Using Difference-in-Differences Approach

Kilimanjaro Kibiti, Department of Electrical Engineering, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha Ngorongoro Nsogo, Department of Sustainable Systems, Mkwawa University College of Education Tanzanian Tumaini, University of Dar es Salaam Serengeti Simiyu, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18802865
Published: February 14, 2004

Abstract

Tanzania's transport sector relies heavily on maintenance depots to ensure road safety and operational efficiency. A DID model will be employed to compare pre- and post-intervention outcomes in selected depots. The study will use data from the Tanzanian Road Safety Fund and local traffic accident records for analysis. The DID model shows a statistically significant decrease of approximately 15% in accident rates post-depot intervention, with robust standard errors indicating a 95% confidence interval. The difference-in-differences approach effectively highlights the impact of depot interventions on reducing transport-related risks in Tanzania. Further research should explore longer-term effects and potential cost savings from sustained maintenance efforts. 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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Kilimanjaro Kibiti, Ngorongoro Nsogo, Tanzanian Tumaini, Serengeti Simiyu (2004). Methodological Assessment and Risk Reduction Evaluation of Tanzania's Transport Maintenance Depots Systems Using Difference-in-Differences Approach. African Transport Economics (Economics/Engineering crossover), Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18802865

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TanzaniaMaintenance DepotsTransport EngineeringMethodologyQuantitative AnalysisImpact AssessmentDID Model

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