African Urban-Rural Linkages (Interdisciplinary - Social/Geography/Policy) | 04 July 2005
Methodological Assessment of Quasi-Experimental Design in Nigerian Regional Monitoring Networks for Adoption Rate Measurement
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Abstract
Regional monitoring networks in Nigeria have been established to assess adoption rates of environmental interventions through quasi-experimental designs. A systematic literature review approach was employed, including databases such as Web of Science, Scopus, and Google Scholar. Studies were screened based on predefined criteria related to quasi-experimental designs in environmental monitoring networks in Nigeria. Quasi-experimental design applications showed varying levels of success across different regions, with a notable trend indicating higher adoption rates in urban areas compared to rural settings (p < 0.05). Despite inconsistencies in results, the review highlights the potential of quasi-experimental designs for measuring adoption rates in environmental policy interventions. Further research should focus on longitudinal studies and standardised protocols to enhance comparability across different monitoring networks. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.