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interventions. The SIWA+ framework was also discussed, highlighting its role in

comprehensive water management.

HydroInformatics and New Technologies:
Participants were introduced to innovative work on transforming hydroinformatics by
reimagining data, analytics, and knowledge for INMACOM. The session highlighted challenges

due to varying perspectives in hydrology and underscored the importance of technology in

creating a unified view. Transboundary water challenges were discussed, classified into issues

around information, institutions, and investments. A new wave of technology was introduced,

categorized into “disrupting” data, production, and stakeholder value chains, encouraging the
adoption of advanced tools like online analysis-ready data services, open data APIs, and cloud

analytics to enhance water management.

The presentation covered emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI),

outlining both its benefits and risks and stressing its responsible use in water management.

Specific AI tools available for water resource management were introduced, with participants

encouraged to explore them. The World Bank’s "Livable Planet Observatory" was presented
as an initiative to integrate diverse data sources and improve accessibility. Lastly, the concept

of "e-packaging" was explained as a method for effectively disseminating and visualizing

complex data results.

Prototype Dashboard Unveiling:
The dashboard prototype for Water Accounting was showcased, highlighting its functionality
in visualizing water balance and usage indicators for the Incomati and Maputo basins. An

interactive demonstration of the dashboard was provided, showing its user-friendly

operation. Key indicators within the dashboard were then detailed, covering features such as

basin overview, basin insights, land usage, interactive basin maps, water availability, water
balance, monthly water balance, and change analysis. The basin overview feature was

described as offering baseline information on the current state of water resources in the

Incomati River Basin, enabling users to quickly grasp essential water metrics. The workshop

concluded with remarks and outlined next steps, focusing on the collaborative design and
feedback process.