Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008)

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Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Community Systems in Kenya Using Difference-in-Differences for Yield Improvement Analysis

Mwihaki Musimbi, Maseno University Nzili Njoroge, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Strathmore University Kerubo Kibet, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) Olivier Oleche, Kenya Medical Research Institute (KEMRI)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18878340
Published: November 17, 2008

Abstract

The need for off-grid community systems in Kenya is increasing as access to electricity remains uneven across rural areas. A difference-in-differences (DID) regression analysis was employed, incorporating data on community system performance over time. There is evidence of significant yield improvements in communities using the new off-grid systems compared to control areas without such systems. The DID model effectively quantifies yield improvement and can be used as a robust methodology for future studies. Further research should explore the long-term impacts and scalability of these systems. Difference-in-Differences, Off-Grid Systems, Yield Improvement, Kenyan Communities The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Mwihaki Musimbi, Nzili Njoroge, Kerubo Kibet, Olivier Oleche (2008). Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Community Systems in Kenya Using Difference-in-Differences for Yield Improvement Analysis. African Journal of the Girl Child and Youth Empowerment, Vol. 2008 No. 1 (2008). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18878340

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KenyaOff-gridCommunity SystemsMethodologyDifference-in-DifferencesEnergy AccessRural Electrification

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