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Water Data Revolution: Closing the data gap for transboundary water in Africa

Figure 2: This figure demonstrates how RS data progresses from raw satellite imagery to processed data products,
which are then input into analytical tools for applications such as flood forecasting and drought monitoring. Decision-
ready information derived from these tools enables organizations to make informed, strategic choices for sustainable
water management.

2.2 Structure

The WDR project was organized around three strategic interconnected pillars, each addressing
essential aspects of data needs, capacity building, and practical applications for regional water
organizations in an ordered step-by-step approach:

Pillar A: Assessment of Current Status of End-users and Identification of the Needs

Pillar A assessed the data needs and capacities of African RBOs, identifying gaps that informed
tailored capacity-building interventions under subsequent pillars. This assessment focused on
identifying critical gaps in data collection, technical capacity, and data-sharing practices that
hinder the effective management of transboundary water. By pinpointing these specific needs
and challenges, Pillar A established a foundation for targeted support and informed the design of
capacity-building and technology initiatives in the subsequent pillars. This groundwork enabled
the development of customized data tools, products, and training programs that would equip
organizations to make evidence-based, sustainable water management decisions aligned with the

unique requirements of each RBO in Africa.

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