Explaining divergence in the long-term effects of precolonial centralization on access to public infrastructure services in Nigeria
World Development • Vol/Iss. 121 • Elsevier • Amsterdam • Published In • Pages: 123-140 •
By Archibong, Belinda
Hypothesis
Precolonial centralization will be correlated with access to locally administered infrastructure services in centralized and non-compliant regions. (137)
Note
Non-compliant regions in Nigeria are also defined as centralized and supermajority Muslim regions. Locally administered public services measured included off grid electricity (p>0.1), latrine access (p<0.05), piped water (p>0.1), and tube well water (p<0.05).
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Partially supported | See note | UNKNOWN | UNKNOWN |
| Variable Name | Variable Type | OCM Term(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Precolonial Centralization | Independent | Form And Rules Of Government, Territorial Hierarchy |
| Supermajority Muslim region | Independent | Composition Of Population |
| Locally administered infrastructure services | Dependent | Outbuildings, Plumbing, Public Utilities, Standard Of Living, Water Supply |