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constraints, which impede their ability to manage transboundary water resources effectively. Key
recommendations include providing trainings on acquiring, managing, and utilizing RS data, data
products, and analytical tools, particularly focusing on affordability and effectiveness. In addition,
the assessment provided valuable insights into specific needs, such as increased accessibility to
data on water accounting, drought forecasting, and flood management. Among these, water
accounting was found as a key topic, as it helps RBOs to meet their goals and improve
transboundary water resources management.

The findings from Pillar A shaped the approach of Pillar B by identifying priority areas where data
tools and training are most needed. With a clearer understanding of these gaps, Pillar B aims at
addressing these limitations by equipping organizations with RS data tools and analytical
capabilities. Tailored training sessions, aligned with the specific needs identified in Pillar A, gives
organizations the necessary knowledge to manage data collection, analysis, and application,
promoting sustainable WRM practices across the continent.

Pillar C builds on the findings of the previous pillars, helping organizations adopt RS data tools in
their daily water resource management practices. Insights from Pillar A guide the targeted use of
these tools, while the capacity developed through Pillar B’s training ensures effective application.
This cohesive approach enables RBOs and ROs to integrate data-driven decision-making,
addressing challenges like flood forecasting, drought monitoring, and water allocation. By
promoting sustainable practices, Pillar C enhances Africa's resilience to water challenges and
supports cooperative transboundary water management.

3 Capacity-building activities

The outcomes and recommendations of Pillar A’s assessment established a baseline for
developing training workshops for addressing the information and institutional capacity-building
needs of RBOs across Africa, aimed at enhancing transboundary basins management. Due to
logistics and travel restrictions limitations, the training activities took place online, facilitating the
participation of a broader range of trainees. The workshops focused on exploring and showcasing
the use of state-of-the-art technologies and tools related to data and analytics that can support
RBOs in enhancing water resources management practices. Key details of the workshops are
summarized in the table below.

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