Page 104 - CIWA Water Data Revolution Overview Report

Through this project, we (1) enabled seamless and cost-free generation of water accounting

information for the respective RBOs that can be easily updated on a seasonal basis and (2)

designed and delivered training and capacity-building programs (VBA and INMACOM),

customized to the respective transboundary RBO(s) both virtually and in-person on the use
and maintenance of the water accounting dashboard.

The major reflections from the study are the following:
In the Volta Basin Authority (VBA),

• Importance of Collective Action: The emphasis on the necessity of collective action in

water management was a recurring theme. Stakeholders underscored the critical role

of collaboration among various entities, including IWMI, the World Bank, and the

Volta Basin Authority, in achieving water security goals.
• Diverse Skill Levels Among Participants: The workshop highlighted the varying levels

of understanding, skills, and experiences among participants, particularly in the use of

remote sensing data and programming tools. This diversity necessitates tailored

training and support to ensure all participants can effectively engage with the tools
and concepts introduced.

• Need for Additional Stakeholder Inclusion: Participants noted the importance of

including additional relevant stakeholders in the co-development process. This

inclusion will ensure a more comprehensive approach to water management that
integrates diverse perspectives and expertise.

• Focus on Capacity Building: Capacity building, including training programs and

internships, is necessary to increase knowledge transfer and develop local expertise

in water resource management.

In the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM),
• WA+ Dashboard as a tool for water resources communication: Participants

particularly praised the tool’s visualization capabilities and expressed a desire for

more interaction to explore its capacities.

• Longer stakeholder engagements and deliberation: Participants noted the short

period of engagement on the project, felt the training sessions were too short and

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