Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007)

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Methodological Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Assets Systems in Tanzania Using Time-Series Forecasting Models for Risk Reduction Assessment

Kamija Mbilinyi, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Chituwo Tuyile, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Maganga Mubita, Department of Sustainable Systems, Ardhi University, Dar es Salaam Munishi Kashuku, Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18848600
Published: May 22, 2007

Abstract

Municipal infrastructure assets in Tanzania are critical for economic development but face significant risks due to aging structures and environmental challenges. A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted alongside the application of ARIMA (AutoRegressive Integrated Moving Average) model for forecasting future asset conditions based on historical data. Uncertainty quantification was achieved through bootstrapping techniques to assess forecast reliability. The ARIMA model demonstrated a predictive accuracy of 85% in estimating infrastructure condition changes over five years, indicating its effectiveness in risk reduction assessment. This study validated the utility of time-series forecasting models for municipal asset management in Tanzania, offering a robust tool for future risk mitigation strategies. Public sector entities should prioritise regular data collection and model updates to ensure the reliability and applicability of these forecasting tools. Municipal Infrastructure, Risk Assessment, Time-Series Forecasting, ARIMA Model, Uncertainty Quantification 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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Kamija Mbilinyi, Chituwo Tuyile, Maganga Mubita, Munishi Kashuku (2007). Methodological Evaluation of Municipal Infrastructure Assets Systems in Tanzania Using Time-Series Forecasting Models for Risk Reduction Assessment. African Materials Science Letters (Pure Aspects - Pure Science), Vol. 2007 No. 1 (2007). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18848600

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TanzaniaInfrastructure ManagementRisk AssessmentTime-Series AnalysisEconometricsGeographic Information SystemsAsset Lifecycle评估

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