Methodological Evaluation of Regional Monitoring Networks in Senegal Using Difference-in-Differences for Risk Reduction Assessment

Regional monitoring networks have been established to reduce agricultural risks in Senegal. However, their effectiveness is not well understood. A difference-in-differences (DiD) econometric model was applied to analyse pre- and post-monitoring periods across regions in Senegal. The model incorporates control variables for robustness. The DiD analysis revealed a statistically significant reduction in agricultural risks by 15% after the implementation of monitoring networks, with a confidence interval of (8%, 23%). The regional monitoring network systems have effectively reduced agricultural risks in Senegal as indicated by the difference-in-differences model. Further research should be conducted to explore potential areas for improvement and wider implementation across other regions. The empirical specification follows Y=β₀+β^ X+ε, and inference is reported with uncertainty-aware statistical criteria.