Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010)

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Methodological Evaluation of Transport Maintenance Depot Systems in Ghana: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Assessment

Taiwo Agyeman, University for Development Studies (UDS)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18908150
Published: November 13, 2010

Abstract

Transport maintenance depots in Ghana are critical for maintaining road safety and infrastructure efficiency. A quasi-experimental design was employed to assess the impact of transport maintenance depots on reducing operational risks in Ghanaian roads. Data collection included surveys and observational studies. The analysis revealed a significant reduction (30%) in vehicle breakdowns at depots, with an uncertainty interval suggesting a 95% confidence that this effect is real. This study provides evidence of the effectiveness of transport maintenance depots in Ghana, offering a method for mitigating operational risks. Further research should focus on long-term sustainability and cost-effectiveness of these systems. 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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Taiwo Agyeman (2010). Methodological Evaluation of Transport Maintenance Depot Systems in Ghana: Quasi-Experimental Design for Risk Reduction Assessment. African Construction Management and Engineering (Engineering focus), Vol. 2010 No. 1 (2010). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18908150

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Sub-SaharanAfricanizationQuasi-experimentalOperationalResearchQualityControlInfrastructureSustainabilityDeviationAnalysis

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