Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Replication Evaluation of Water Treatment Facilities in Rwanda: Methodological Insights from a Randomized Field Trial

Kizito Ngirumwami, Department of Civil Engineering, University of Rwanda Hema Bizimana, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18857692
Published: September 8, 2007

Abstract

Water treatment facilities are critical in rural Rwanda to ensure safe drinking water. However, their efficiency varies significantly. A quasi-experimental design was employed with random assignment of villages to treatment or control groups. Data on water quality and usage patterns were collected over one year. Random assignment led to a statistically significant $Y = β_0 + β_1X + u$ where Y represents the treated village's improved water quality, X is the intervention (treatment), with robust standard errors of ±5% suggesting moderate effect sizes. The replication confirms the initial findings and provides methodological insights for future evaluations in similar contexts. Further trials should consider additional factors such as socio-economic status and environmental conditions to enhance generalizability.

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Kizito Ngirumwami, Hema Bizimana (2007). Replication Evaluation of Water Treatment Facilities in Rwanda: Methodological Insights from a Randomized Field Trial. African Transport Economics (Economics/Engineering crossover), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18857692

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RwandaGeographic Information Systems (GIS)Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs)Water Quality MonitoringTreatment Efficiency ModelsSampling TechniquesData Analysis Methods

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