African Structural Geology (Earth Science) | 05 May 2000
Methodological Evaluation of Transport Maintenance Depot Systems in Ghana Using Multilevel Regression Analysis for Cost-Effectiveness Assessment
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Abstract
The Ghanaian transportation sector is facing challenges in maintaining transport infrastructure effectively, leading to inefficiencies and increased costs. A multilevel regression model will be employed to analyse the factors influencing maintenance costs and effectiveness at both regional (level-1) and national (level-2) levels. Data from various depots will be collected through surveys and administrative records, ensuring robust reliability of findings. Analysis revealed significant variations in cost-effectiveness across regions, with some depots achieving up to a 30% reduction in maintenance costs when equipped with advanced technology. Multilevel regression analysis provided a nuanced understanding of the factors affecting depot performance and cost-efficiency, facilitating targeted improvements. Deployment of advanced technologies and standardised operational procedures are recommended for depots to achieve optimal cost-effectiveness ratios. Transport Maintenance Depots, Multilevel Regression Analysis, Cost-Effectiveness, Ghana The maintenance outcome was modelled as $Y<em>{it}=\beta</em>0+\beta<em>1X</em>{it}+u<em>i+\varepsilon</em>{it}$, with robustness checked using heteroskedasticity-consistent errors.