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Methodological Evaluation of Power-Distribution Equipment Systems in Ethiopia Using Difference-in-Differences Approach to Assess System Reliability

Yemane Gebru, Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Addis Ababa Zewdie Alemayehu, Department of Civil Engineering, Mekelle University Tsegay Woldemariam, Gondar University Gelati Bekele, Gondar University
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18871318
Published: November 9, 2008

Abstract

Power-distribution equipment systems are critical for reliable electricity supply in Ethiopia's agricultural sector. However, their performance and reliability vary significantly across regions. The DiD model was applied to analyse the impact of power distribution equipment upgrades on agricultural productivity, focusing on four regions. Uncertainty around estimates is quantified with robust standard errors. Power distribution systems showed a significant increase in efficiency and reliability after upgrades, particularly in the highland regions where the effect size was estimated at 25%. The DiD model demonstrates the effectiveness of infrastructure improvements in enhancing power-distribution equipment reliability. Future studies should explore scalability and cost-effectiveness. Investments in power distribution systems should prioritise areas with higher efficacy gains to maximise agricultural productivity. Power Distribution, Difference-in-Differences, Reliability, Ethiopia, Agricultural Sector 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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Yemane Gebru, Zewdie Alemayehu, Tsegay Woldemariam, Gelati Bekele (2008). Methodological Evaluation of Power-Distribution Equipment Systems in Ethiopia Using Difference-in-Differences Approach to Assess System Reliability. African Food Process Engineering, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18871318

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EthiopiaPower-Distribution SystemsDifference-In-DifferencesReliability AnalysisGeographic Information SystemsEconometricsSupply Chain Management

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