Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011)

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Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Senegal Using Quasi-Experimental Designs for Clinical Outcome Measurement

Sékou Ndiaye, Institut Sénégalais de Recherches Agricoles (ISRA) Mbissane Gueye, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Institut Pasteur de Dakar Amadou Diop, Department of Advanced Studies, Université Alioune Diop de Bambey (UADB)
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18924383
Published: May 5, 2011

Abstract

Off-grid communities in Senegal face significant energy challenges, necessitating robust systems for clinical outcomes measurement. A scoping review was conducted to assess the use of quasi-experimental designs in evaluating off-grid communities' energy systems, focusing on Senegal's environmental context. Quasi-experimental designs showed a moderate improvement (35%) in clinical outcomes when implemented correctly, with some variability across different community settings. Findings suggest that the use of quasi-experimental designs can be effective for measuring clinical outcomes in off-grid communities but requires tailored implementation strategies. Communities should adopt a standardised approach to ensure consistent application of quasi-experimental designs, alongside ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The empirical specification follows $Y=\beta_0+\beta^\top X+\varepsilon$, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.

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Sékou Ndiaye, Mbissane Gueye, Amadou Diop (2011). Methodological Assessment of Off-Grid Communities Systems in Senegal Using Quasi-Experimental Designs for Clinical Outcome Measurement. African Physical Geography (Earth Science focus), Vol. 2011 No. 1 (2011). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18924383

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Sub-SaharanAfricanQuasi-experimentEvaluationRenewableEnergyCommunitySystemsClinicalTrials

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