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

Pillar B: Inception Workshops and Capacity Building

Based on the findings of Pillar A, Pillar B aimed to improve the accessibility and usability of RS
data. This pillar focused on strengthening organizational capacity through online targeted training
and workshops, providing water organizations with the expertise required to collect, manage, and
analyze RS data. By aligning training programs with the specific needs identified in the
assessment, Pillar B ensured that organizations gain the knowledge and tools necessary for
sustainable, data-driven water management. This capacity building supports RBOs and ROs in
applying RS data to address critical issues like water allocation, monitoring, and resource

planning.

Pillar C: Adapting Innovative Tools for WRM

Pillar C served as a pilot initiative that partnered with selected RBOs to address specific water
management challenges through customized, low-cost RS data solutions. Building on the practical
needs identified in Pillar A, this pillar developed tailored Water Accounting (WA) dashboards for
real-time monitoring for selected basins. To ensure effective integration, Pillar C provided in-
person trainings, enhancing RBOs technical capacity to incorporate data-driven strategies into
daily operations. By piloting these solutions, Pillar C demonstrated scalable, sustainable
approaches to cooperative water management across Africa, empowering water organizations to

make informed decisions.

The following sections provide a summary of the progress and achievements of each pillar within
the project. For a more detailed overview of the specific activities, methodologies, and outcomes
associated with each pillar, please refer to Annexes 1 through 3.

3. Pillar A – Assessment of Current Status of End-users and Identification of the
Needs

Pillar A involved conducting an initial assessment of the needs and capacities of RBOs in Africa by
evaluating the status, availability, and use of data, data products, and analytical tools. This
assessment identified key data gaps within the RBOs and led to the development of an initial
strategic plan to address these gaps. The strategy focuses on enhancing data management
capabilities through the adoption of RS data, open data products, and WRM analytical tools that

leverage RS data.

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