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5.2.3 Dashboard integration to INMACOM website

The discussion on integrating the dashboard into the INMACOM website was led by Mr Buyani
Fakudze the data manager at INMACOM. The session began by explaining the rationale

behind the need for a dashboard. He highlighted the next steps towards integration to the

INMACOM website as further engagement with stakeholders. This will include
demonstrations and assessments how the dashboard can complement their activities, noting

that some may face challenges in adopting the dashboard due to various reasons, including a

lack of immediate need. Mr Buyani emphasized that the goal is to ensure the dashboard

brings long-lasting value to stakeholders and that, as an open-source tool, it is designed for

sustainability and long-term use. He reiterated the importance of not developing something
that would eventually become obsolete.

5.2.4 Workshop reflections and conclusion
The 1-day training program included a series of presentations, group discussions, exercises,

group activities, hands-on training on running the water accounting model. It was clear the

participants had a better appreciation of the WA+ model and dashboard after the
introductory workshop. It can be concluded that the workshop successfully met its objectives

of facilitating learning, sharing experiences on the interactive dashboard with key

stakeholders. Key reflections from the workshop are summarized as follows:

• 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
would have benefited from being longer sessions to be more familiar with the tool

• Focus on Capacity Building: Continuous capacity building, including training programs

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

expertise. Further it was suggested to involve local master's and PhD students in
studying the dashboard's applicability at a local scale.