In this article, we evaluate the efficiency of the 10 different regions of Ghana using slack-
based data envelopment analysis, a nonparametric linear programming technique …

This study analysed the efficiency of Nigeria's public spending in the health and education
sectors using the non-parametric Data Envelopment analysis (DEA) approach. It further …

Introduction The Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and Stochastic Frontier Analysis (SFA)
are the two major approaches in estimating technical efficiency. However, the two …

This paper attempts to measure the efficiency of provinces in the Philippines in utilizing
public resources for health and education where only 1% of the total budget is spent for …

This paper assessed the efficiency of government expenditure of five economic sectors in
Nigeria from 2010–2022, both in relation to each other and compared across time using …

Crop production is the main source of livelihood for households in Northern Ghana. The
government is committed to improving crop production and knowledge about the technical …

Sustainable development goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 emphasize on
poverty reduction and inclusive growth. In India, development policies focusing on poverty …

This paper assesses the technical efficiency of 231 local municipalities in South Africa for
2007 and investigates the potential determinants of efficiency gaps using the non-parametric …

Agricultural production in Ghana is mainly carried out by smallholder farmers on a
subsistence basis. Smallholders constitute about 95% of the farming population and …

Efficient resource allocation plays an essential role in manufacturing productivity, with a
need to assess expenditure efficiency before addressing the impact of education. Amidst …