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 negatively correlated with access to federally administered public infrastructure services in centralized and non-compliant regions. (132)
Note
Non-compliant regions in Nigeria are also defined as centralized and supermajority Muslim regions. Main measures are access to electric grid and flush toilets.
| Test Name | Support | Significance | Coefficient | Tail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordinary least squares regression | Supported | p<0.05 | 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 |
| Grid electricity access | Dependent | Public Utilities |
| Flush toilet access | Dependent | Refuse Disposal And Sanitary Facilities, Public Utilities |