Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Measuring Adoption Rates in Municipal Water Systems of Ghana: A Methodological Evaluation

Amoako Boateng, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Quartey Amankrah, Food Research Institute (FRI) Agyingpong Asare, Noguchi Memorial Institute for Medical Research Kofi Mensah, Department of Artificial Intelligence, Water Research Institute (WRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18993411
Published: November 20, 2013

Abstract

The adoption of water management technologies in municipal systems is essential for improving public health outcomes and resource efficiency. A Bayesian hierarchical model was developed to analyse data from multiple municipalities. The model accounts for spatial and temporal variations using prior distributions informed by existing literature and field observations. The analysis revealed significant variation in adoption rates across different regions, with a notable increase in the use of advanced filtration systems over traditional methods. This study provides robust evidence to support the effectiveness of Bayesian hierarchical models for measuring adoption rates in municipal water systems. The identified factors offer insights into strategies for promoting technology adoption. Local governments and community organizations should prioritise interventions that address specific barriers, such as financial constraints and technological familiarity, to enhance overall adoption rates. Model estimation used $\hat{\theta}=argmin_{\theta}\sum_i\ell(y_i,f_\theta(x_i))+\lambda\lVert\theta\rVert_2^2$, with performance evaluated using out-of-sample error.

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Amoako Boateng, Quartey Amankrah, Agyingpong Asare, Kofi Mensah (2013). Bayesian Hierarchical Model for Measuring Adoption Rates in Municipal Water Systems of Ghana: A Methodological Evaluation. African Journal of ICT, Innovation and Society, Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18993411

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Bayesian statisticshierarchical modellingspatial analysiseconometricsstochastic processespredictive analyticsAfrican geography

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