Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013)

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Methodological Foundations for Evaluating Off-Grid Communities Systems in Tanzania: A Randomized Field Trial Approach

Kimbili Mwakalenga, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha Mwenye Simu, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha Katikiro Makungu, Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST), Arusha Sankhukali Ngunjira, National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18993529
Published: November 17, 2013

Abstract

Off-grid communities in Tanzania often rely on unreliable energy sources, leading to increased risks of power outages and health hazards. The study employs a two-arm randomized controlled trial design where participants are randomly assigned to either an intervention group using solar-powered energy solutions or a control group. Data on risk reduction is collected and analysed over a 12-month period. The randomized field trial methodology provides robust evidence on the effectiveness of off-grid systems in Tanzania. Further research should explore cost-effectiveness and scalability of these solutions across different socio-economic contexts in Tanzania. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Kimbili Mwakalenga, Mwenye Simu, Katikiro Makungu, Sankhukali Ngunjira (2013). Methodological Foundations for Evaluating Off-Grid Communities Systems in Tanzania: A Randomized Field Trial Approach. African Physics Letters (Pure Science), Vol. 2013 No. 1 (2013). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18993529

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Sub-Saharanrandomized controlled trialcommunity-basedrenewable energyrisk assessmentevaluation methodologysustainability assessments

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