Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004)

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Methodological Assessment and Yield Improvement Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Assets Systems in Tanzania Using Difference-in-Differences Models

Mwenyezi Kashamuzyiga, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Simiyu Akilindi, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Kambarasha Muhumuza, Department of Civil Engineering, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18803661
Published: November 13, 2004

Abstract

This study focuses on municipal infrastructure assets systems in Tanzania, emphasising their methodological evaluation to enhance understanding of asset management practices. A rigorous statistical approach using difference-in-differences (DID) models was employed to analyse pre- and post-intervention data from Tanzanian municipalities. DID models were selected for their ability to isolate treatment effects while controlling for time trends and other confounders. The analysis revealed significant yield improvements in infrastructure asset management systems following the implementation of targeted interventions, with a 20% increase in efficiency observed across participating municipal units. The use of DID models demonstrated high reliability in measuring yield improvement effects, validating their effectiveness for evaluating municipal infrastructure projects in Tanzania. Recommendation is to extend this model to other municipalities and incorporate continuous monitoring to sustain the improvements identified. 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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Mwenyezi Kashamuzyiga, Simiyu Akilindi, Kambarasha Muhumuza (2004). Methodological Assessment and Yield Improvement Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Assets Systems in Tanzania Using Difference-in-Differences Models. African Civil Law Studies, Vol. 2004 No. 1 (2004). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18803661

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TanzaniaInfrastructure ManagementDifference-in-DifferencesEconometricsAsset LifecycleTime Series AnalysisSpatial Econometrics

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