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Accounting (WA+) model and interpreting the results. The workshop activities included a

series of sessions aimed at improving participants' understanding of water accounting and

the use of the newly developed Water Accounting Dashboard for the Volta Basin. Over the

four-day period, the workshop included:

1. Presentations:
These covered the background of the DIWASA project, fundamentals of water accounting,

global water accounting experiences, and specific challenges within the Volta Basin.

2. Interactive Sessions:

Participants engaged in discussions on improving water management policies and

integrating the Water Accounting Dashboard into the VBA’s strategy. These sessions
focused on addressing challenges and refining dashboard functionalities based on

feedback.

3. Hands-On Training:
Participants received practical training on using water accounting tools, downloading

satellite data, and running the WA+ model. They explored the dashboard’s capabilities in

visualizing water balances and accounting for water usage.

4. Stakeholder Engagement:

Participants co-designed use cases for applying the DIWASA tools to address specific
water security challenges, identifying potential applications in their regions.

5.1.1 Dashboard interface, functionality and technical specifications: detailed
walkthrough, Basic knowledge of Tableau

The Water Accounting Dashboard for the Volta Basin was officially unveiled. Participants

were shown how to use it for assessing basin-wide water availability, water usage

patterns, and climate impacts.