Quasi-experimental evaluation shows implementation of AMS reduces risk in municipal water and road infrastructure, suggesting need for capacity building.
Key Points
This study evaluates the impact of formalised asset management systems on reducing infrastructure risks in Uganda.
Quasi-experimental evaluation using a difference-in-differences design
Compared 12 municipalities with AMS implementation to 12 control municipalities
Measured infrastructure risk scores at two time points
Implementation of AMS associated with an 18.2% reduction in aggregate infrastructure risk scores
Greater reduction observed in water assets compared to road networks
Findings robust against potential unobserved confounders